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Pope Francis’s Grave Opens to Public as Cardinals Prepare for Conclave

Pilgrims gather at Santa Maria Maggiore to honor the late Pope, while cardinals finalize plans for the upcoming papal election.

Pope Francis Lies in State in St. Peter’s Basilica as Global Leaders Prepare for Funeral

Vatican Prepares for Pope Francis’s Funeral as Public Viewing Begins