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Vatican City sites that mark Pope Francis' 12-year papacy

In his 12 years as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis lived a humble life within Vatican City. In a "24 Oras" report by Vicky Morales, GMA News has listed down four landmarks within Vatican City that played a vital part in the life of Pope Francis,

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Why Pope Francis refused the official residence inside the Vatican

The Apostolic Palace may be the official residence for any Pope, which is where the famous Sistine Chapel is located, but Francis decided he did not want to reside in such grandeur. Instead, he lived in the Casa Santa Marta, which was mostly used as a guesthouse. It is believed he much preferred a simpler residence to spend most of his days.

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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica with an intriguing history instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.

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Why Pope Francis Chose a Guesthouse Bed Over the Vatican's Most Luxurious Address

The late pontiff's radical housing choice broke with centuries of tradition and revealed everything about his vision for a ...

Inside the City Where the Pope Lived, Ruled, and Died

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.

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Pope Francis has died. Who will be the next pope? Here's what happens next

The pope lives in Vatican City, an independent state surrounded by Rome, Italy. He stays in the Apostolic Palace, referred to as the papal palace or Vatican palace, a massive complex ...

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Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?

Farrell puts a seals on the papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on April 21, 2025. Vatican Media/Vatican Pool/Getty Images Farrell was born on Sept. 2, 1947, in ...

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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

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From Whoopi Goldberg to Jimmy Fallon: Celebrities who met the pope share memories

Celebrities who knew or met Pope Francis during his lifetime are mourning the 266th pontiff after the Vatican confirmed his ...

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Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis' death

Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis' death Following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican officials sealed his ...

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Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites

Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just a ...

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