Octave of Easter continues following the death of Pope Francis

The tradition in the Catholic Church is that a nine-day mourning period is held after the pope dies, but the church is still celebrating the Octave of Easter. 

Dallas community mourns the death of Pope Francis
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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after being hospitalized for 5 weeks for a respiratory crisis that led to double pneumonia.

Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.

Catholic Diocese of Dallas on Pope Francis' death
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Bishop Edward Burns talks about Pope Francis' life, his impact on the Catholic Diocese of Dallas and the world.

Pope Francis' cause of death revealed by Vatican

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing crowds from the same balcony where he was first introduced as pope in 2013.

Bell tolls in St. Peter's square after pope's death

Bells rang throughout St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Monday, April 21, after the death of Pope Francis was announced.

Who could be the next pope? A look at some top names

To become the next pope, the candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to participate.

Here's where Pope Francis will be buried

Pope Francis revealed his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.

Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know

Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.

Pope Francis' death: Who will be the next pope?
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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after being hospitalized for 5 weeks for a respiratory crisis that led to double pneumonia. FOX's Doug Luzader joins Good Day to discuss what comes next.

Pope Francis dead at 88
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The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Monday. He was 88 years old.

Is Pope Benedict still alive?

Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave

The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.