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Lying in State for a Pope: Meaning, History, and Key Examples

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When a pope lies in state, the Vatican uses a centuries-old protocol that elevates the body for public veneration while affirming the dignity of the deceased as a sign of respec...

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Jimmy Carter Lying in State at the U.S. Capitol: What to Know

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Lying in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor reserved for a deceased official whose role significantly shaped national life. For former President Jimmy Carter, this re...

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Pictures of Pope Francis Lying in State: What We Know and What It Means

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Pictures of Pope Francis lying in state show the pope’s body publicly honored in St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral. Lying in state is a liturgical and civic traditio...

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