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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral

PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Mourners

PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Mourners

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Top Photos of the Day

PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Top Photos of the Day

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Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years

Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years

ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday paid his respects to Pope Francis , occupying a front-row seat in sunlit St.
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Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people

Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people

VATICAN CITY (AP) — World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes to be remembered as a simple past
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave

Cardinals from around the world have converged on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.
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The Latest: Vatican says about 200,000 people have flocked to Pope Francis’ funeral mass

The Latest: Vatican says about 200,000 people have flocked to Pope Francis’ funeral mass

VATICAN CITY (AP) — World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday.
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Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET.
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Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day

Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day

AGUASCALIENTES, México (AP) — There’s a corner in central Mexico where much revolves around a revered saint. The neighborhood’s name? Saint Mark's. The name of the local Catholic church? You guessed it, St. Mark's.
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