8 m. ago Who will be the next Pope? AI predicts the new head of the Roman Catholic Church after Pope Francis dies

If you just can't wait for the world's most secretive election to run its course, MailOnline has used AI to predict who will be voted in as the head of the Catholic Church following Pope Francis' death.

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13 m. ago Pope Francis revealed why 'death is not the end' just two months before he passed away: Vatican releases pontiff's thoughts on the afterlife as he lies in state

Pope Francis, who died yesterday aged 88, had reflected on death earlier this year, the Vatican has revealed.

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20 m. ago Pope Francis’s death mourned by fans across southeast Asia where he transformed status of Church

Timor-Leste remembers Francis as ‘king’ who always ‘had a smile’

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21 m. ago Donald Trump may pull 'unhinged' Pope stunt after funeral, warns Jimmy Kimmel

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced he will be attending Pope Francis' funeral following the sad news of the pontiff's death on Easter Monday

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23 m. ago Pope Francis 'roared laughing' at Man Utd fan as he taunted her with nine

Pope Francis was a passionate football fan and once shared a joke with a Manchester United supporter, according to an expert who spent time with the pontiff

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42 m. ago What tourists can expect from visiting Rome and the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis

Tourist attractions including the Sistine Chapel may be closed during key dates, but there is still some availability for flights and hotels

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1 hour ago For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope

The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after one of the darkest chapters in the country’s recent history

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2 h. ago Pope Francis funeral to be held at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday

Francis will be buried in Rome’s Esquilino neighbourhood, in break from traditionLatest updates after death of Pope FrancisThe funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday at St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican has said.The pope, the head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88 after a stroke. He had been recovering from double pneumonia for which he was hospitalised for five weeks. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Pope Francis dies latest: Vatican confirms funeral date after releasing images of pontiff in open coffin

A statement released by the Holy See said his death was confirmed using an echocardiogram

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2 h. ago Easter 'miracle' linked to Pope's death as 'giant cross' hovers above festival crowd

Hundreds of locals in Tejupilco, Mexico, stood in the street awestruck at the alleged apparition in the sky, which occurred eerily close to the passing of Pope Francis

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2 h. ago Can’t tell a conclave from a congregation? A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals

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2 h. ago The American cardinal who runs the Vatican while there’s no Pope

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

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3 h. ago Pope Francis death: Funeral details revealed for Vatican service

The funeral for Pope Francis will take place this Saturday

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3 h. ago The Pope at peace: Vatican issues pictures of Francis laid out in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony as date and time of funeral is announced 

The rite confirming Pope Francis' death and the placement of his body in the coffin took place last night at the Chapel of Santa Marta.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis dies latest: Vatican confirms funeral date after releasing images of pontiff in open casket

A statement released by the Holy See said his death was confirmed using an echocardiogram

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3 h. ago Pope Francis I funeral: Vatican announces date to lay Pope to rest 24 hours after death

Vatican cardinals were charged with deciding a date for the funeral ceremony this week. Now it is decided, the entire process is set to take several days to complete

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3 h. ago Pope Francis’ apartment sealed with red ribbon and wax after his death in Vatican ritual

Pope Francis’ formal apartment in the Vatican has been sealed, as part of the ritual declaring a “sede vacante” or vacant see - the period between the death of one pope and the election of another.

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3 h. ago King wears black tie in Pope’s honour as he reflects on pontiff’s legacy

Charles was pictured meeting with the prime minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon on his first engagement since the Pope’s death.

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4 h. ago When is Conclave and how will it work? Process to select new Pope to begin

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years

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4 h. ago The Pope at peace: Vatican issues pictures of Francis laid out in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony

The rite confirming Pope Francis' death and the placement of his body in the coffin took place last night at the Chapel of Santa Marta.

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