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Behind-the-scenes access to St. Peter's Basilica
NBC News gained behind-the-scenes access to St. Peter's Basilica as thousands of people waited in hours-long lines to pay ...
Incense, bells and Swiss Guards: The procession bringing Pope Francis to lie in state
Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the body of the late ...
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Faithful line up at St. Peter's Basilica to pay homage to Pope Francis
The sounds of bells and prayerful chants echoed throughout Vatican City as Francis’ body was carried in a simple wooden ...
Clarissa Ward goes inside the basilica where Pope Francis lies in state
Long lines stretch across the Vatican as thousands of mourners await their turn to pay respects to Pope Francis, whose body ...
Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral holds Mass to honor Pope Francis
As thousands of mourners pour into St. Peter's Basilica to say their final goodbyes to Pope Francis, a memorial mass expected to draw a large crowd will take place Wednesday morning at Chicago's Holy ...
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A look inside the Sistine Chapel, the seat of the Papal Conclave
The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic ...
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Yes in God’s backyard? Churches push to skirt zoning laws and build more housing
Leaders of faith-based institutions are backing a bill that would give them a pass from local regulations that make it hard ...