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Argentina Moves to Honor Pope Francisco with National Holiday and Commemorative Currency

Legislators propose April 21 as a national holiday and call for currency and stamps to celebrate the late pontiff's legacy.

Vatican Prepares for Conclave as Cardinals Set to Elect Pope Francis' Successor

Prince William’s Blue Suit at Pope Francis’s Funeral Aligns with Protocol but Draws Attention

American Journalist Reads at Pope Francis’s Funeral in Vatican City

World Leaders and Thousands Gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s Funeral

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Simple Tomb at Santa Maria Maggiore

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Humble Ceremony Following Global Farewell

Pope Francis’s Casket Closed as Vatican Finalizes Funeral Preparations

Pope Francis’s Coffin Sealed Ahead of Requiem Mass and Funeral Procession

Cardinal Roger Mahony Oversees Sealing of Pope Francis's Coffin, Drawing Victim Advocate Criticism

Rome Finalizes Preparations for Pope Francis’s Funeral and Historic Procession

Rome Faces Challenges as Pope Francis's Funeral Preparations Intensify

Global Leaders and Faithful Gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s Funeral

Pope Francis’s Body to Be Sealed as Global Leaders Arrive for Funeral

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