Pope Francis’ final humble gesture
When the last Pope, Benedict XVI, died in 2022, he was buried like so many popes before – in three coffins, one inside of the other. Pope Francis chose a simpler path.
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What happens next: Pope Francis’ funeral, burial and conclave
As the world mourns Pope Francis, we take a look at how his funeral will unfold, where he’ll be buried, who’s vying for the top job and what the pontiff’s death means for the Catholic Church.
Nun breaks protocol to say goodbye to Pope Francis
A moving scene has emerged of a nun breaching strict Vatican protocol to approach the Pontiff’s coffin to pray and cry in silence. Watch the video.
Inside the ‘stunned silence’ of St Peter’s Basilica
Our Europe correspondent came within just 15 metres of the late Pope Francis in what she describes as a moment in history she will cherish forever. Read about her life-changing experience.
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