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All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave enters day two
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All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave enters day two

First ballot fails to secure two-thirds majority, resulting in black smoke rising over St Peter's Square

Pope Francis laid to rest as hundreds of thousands pay tribute
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Pope Francis laid to rest as hundreds of thousands pay tribute

About 400,000 people filled St Peter's Square and Rome’s streets to bid farewell to the Argentine pontiff, who led 1.4 billion Catholics since 2013

Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected
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Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected

Pope’s funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, beneath the Basilica.