Catholic Church

Chicago celebrates historic moment as one of its own becomes first American pope

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The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the doors to the Sistine Chapel close

Thousands pay final respects as Pope Francis lies in state

Thousands gather at the Vatican to mourn Pope Francis

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis as Vatican begins funeral rites

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Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says