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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...
Pope Leo XIV formally opens his pontificate with Mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousandsPope Leo XIV, the first American pope, inaugurated his pontificate with a Mass in St. Peter's Square, drawing massive crowds and dignitarie...
Ritual, symbol, popemobile tour to mark Pope Leo XIV's installation MassPope Leo XIV will begin his reign this Sunday. The ceremony will occur at Vatican City. Presidents and dignitaries will attend the event. L...
'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...
Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump to Emmanuel Macron, these world leaders set to attend ceremonyPope Francis funeral is scheduled to take place in Vatican City on April 26. The ceremony is slated to begin at 8 am (GMT). It will take pl...
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...
From Nostradamus to Malachy: Ancient prophecies hint at who could succeed Pope Francis – and potentially be the last popePope Francis, the first Latin American head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, following a stroke and days in critical cond...
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...
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...
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...
Pope Francis discloses plans for his funeral; decides to simplify funeral rites, be buried outside VaticanIn a candid interview, Pope Francis shares plans for his funeral and burial, expressing a desire to rest in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Maj...