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Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...- World leaders, faithful bid farewell to Pope FrancisA solemn funeral ceremony was held for Pope Francis in Vatican City. Dignitaries and mourners gathered to bid farewell. Cardinal Re appeale...
- Pope Francis' funeral draws thousands, cardinal says his legacy must surviveWorld leaders and mourners gathered for Pope Francis's funeral. Cardinal Re highlighted Francis's legacy of caring for migrants and the env...
- 'World will always remember his service to society': PM Modi pays tribute to Pope FrancisPrime Minister Narendra Modi said the world will remember Pope Francis' service. President Droupadi Murmu paid homage at the Vatican. She w...
- Royalty and presidents to join multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeralWorld leaders and faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square to honor Pope Francis at his funeral Mass, marking the end of his transformative ...
- Will Donald Trump cry foul over his seat at the Pope’s funeral? Protocol sparks drama after he mocked Joe Biden at Queen Elizabeth’s farewellDonald Trump's seat at Pope Francis's funeral is creating buzz. He may sit far from the front. This reminds people of his past remarks on J...
- Why Donald Trump will not be in the front row at Pope Francis’ funeral, and why it makes sense?Donald Trump is expected to be seated in the third row at Pope Francis’ funeral, not due to diplomatic snubbing but because of the Vatican’...
- Deleted condolence after pope's death revealed tension between Israel, VaticanFollowing Pope Francis' death, Israel's initial restrained response, including deleting a condolence message, reflects tensions over his cr...
- Pope Francis’ funeral: Here’s how you can travel to the Vatican to pay last respects at St Peter’s BasilicaPope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. Meanwhile, mourners are still allowed to visit St Peter's Basilica and pay their respects un...
- Pope Francis’ Funeral: King Charles III to miss ceremony — Why Prince William will attend aloneKing Charles III will not be seen in attendance during Pope Francis' funeral. In place of the King, Prince William will represent the Briti...
- Planning a visit to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral: What you should knowThe world is in mourning as Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, with his funeral set for April 26 in St. Peter's Square. Rome antic...
- Pope Francis' body to lie in state in St Peter's Basilica as faithful mournPope Francis's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing before Saturday's funeral, drawing world leaders and faith...
- Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffinThe Vatican released the first images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside the private chapel of Casa Santa Marta, a day after confirming...
- Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeralFollowing Pope Francis' unexpected death at 88, cardinals are convening to plan his funeral, which global leaders, including Donald Trump a...
- A farewell like no other: Pope Francis overhauled his own funeral plans, signaling a major departure from papal norms; here’s what will be different this timePope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, had planned a simpler funeral. He chose burial outside the Vatican at Rome's Santa Maria Ma...
- Pope Francis passes away at 88: What the Catholic Church does after a Pope diesPope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has passed away, marking the start of a significant transition in the Catholic Chur...
- Why Pope Francis, unlike others may not be buried in St. Peter’s BasilicaPope Francis, who passed away at 88, desired a departure from traditional papal funerals. He wished to be buried at the Basilica of Santa M...
- Will Vatican City & Rome shut down for visitors now that the pope has died?Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, the Vatican confirmed. While Rome and Vatican City won’t shut down, heightened...
- From sealed rooms to a broken ring: What happens when a Pope passes away or steps down?Pope Francis, 88, remains in hospital battling double pneumonia, with his condition described as "critical" by the Vatican. The pontiff has...
- Vatican on edge as headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church prepares for the worst: Swiss guard rehearse funeral amid Pope's grim pneumonia warning, says, ‘I may not survive’Pope Francis, 88, is facing a severe pneumonia-related health crisis, raising global concerns. The Vatican confirmed he is battling asthmat...
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