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Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

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Thousands pay their respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica as public viewing begins

The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.

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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica

Cardinals, meanwhile, met in private to finalize preparations for Saturday’s funeral and plan the conclave to elect Francis’ successor.

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10 Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica

Whether you’re Catholic or not, it’s hard to argue with the fact that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of ...

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Vatican Unveils New Timothy Schmalz Statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square

Be Welcoming is the third Schmalz installation located in the vicinity of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Canadian artist’s “Homless Jesus” statue, inaugurated in March 2016 during the ...

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St. Peter’s Basilica to exhibit Veronica’s Veil on April 6

On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered ... that lies behind a balcony above a colossal statue of the saint by Francesco Mochi situated ...

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Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peter's Basilica

The pope, 88, arrived at the basilica to pray and greet visitors. Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil ...

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Pope makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter's, greeting restorers of papal tombs

The recent restoration of the funerary monument of Urban VIII is displayed to journalists inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) 31,560 ...

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