Christianity

Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin to Saint Peter's Basilica, on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23. Photo: Vatican Media/Mario Tomassetti

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Pope Francis' body to be taken to St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral

The body of the 88-year-old pope, who died two days ago in his rooms at the Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse after suffering a stroke, was brought to St. Peter's in a solemn procession...

The body of Pope Francis is placed in an open casket during the rite of the declaration of death in Santa Marta residence at the Vatican, April 21, 2025. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

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Pope Francis' body lies in state at St Peter's for public viewing ahead of funeral

Christians celebrate Easter during the Easter Vigil at Tejgaon Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka on Saturday night (19 April). Photo: Sadiqe Al Ashfaqe

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USA

US judge blocks Louisiana from requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry speaks during general session at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 4, 2022. Photo: REUTERS

USA

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Pope Francis presides over the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, March 29, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli