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Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death
The Vatican on Tuesday released the first photos of Pope Francis after his death, showing him dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse.

Statement from Michael P. Warsaw, President and CEO of EWTN, on the Death of Pope Francis
Statement from Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of EWTN Global Catholic Network on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

Vatican postpones Carlo Acutis canonization following Pope Francis’ death
The Vatican announced Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
Pope Francis’s death marks the start of the “sede vacante,” when the See of Peter is vacant. This period is rich in centuries-old symbols, traditions, and protocols reflecting the essence of the papacy.

‘A pope of mercy’: Priests from around the world mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Priests from around the world mourned the passing of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday while reflecting on the late pontiff’s life and historic papacy.