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A flock of birds fly over visitors and mourners queueing to access St Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis, in The Vatican on April 24, 2025. The Vatican on April 24 said some 61,000 people had already paid their respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mourners Condemn ‘Selfie-Takers’ At Pope Francis’ Open Casket Viewing

Tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to see Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, with many using it as a personal photo shoot opportunity — as the pope’s body could be seen lying in his open casket.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Flowers are placed around a plaque commemorating a 2015 visit from Pope Francis at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the wake of the the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Vatican: Pope Francis Dead At 88

Pope Francis, who was considered a reformer that altered the Catholic Church’s traditional views and inspired progressives, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance attend the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday as part of the Holy Week, at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Vance Meets With Pope Francis On Easter Sunday: ‘I Pray For You Everyday’

Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pope continues to recover from pneumonia.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy in the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Commander-in-Chief Trophy is awarded to the winner of the American college football series among the teams of the U.S. Military Academy (Army Black Knights), the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy Midshipmen), and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force Falcons). (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Report: Trump Called Off Israeli Plan To Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites In Favor Of Diplomacy

President Donald Trump reportedly called off an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites next month in favor of negotiating a deal regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, according to The New York Times.

Pope Francis, seen wearing an oxygen breathing apparatus, delivers remarks during a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers on St. Peter's square in The Vatican, on April 6, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis Makes First Appearance Since Being Released From Hospital

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since being released from the hospital.

Pope Francis waves as he leaves by car the Gemelli hospital after a five weeks hospitalization for pneumonia, in Rome on March 23, 2025. Pope Francis is to leave hospital todayand return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced during a press conference on March 22, 2025. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)

Report: Pope Francis Was On The Brink Of Death As Doctors Weighed Stopping Treatment

New reports have revealed that Pope Francis was so close dying at one point during his 38-day fight in the hospital against pneumonia, that doctors considered ending his treatment.