Cardinals met in private to finalize preparations for Saturday’s funeral and plan the conclave to elect Francis’ successor.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public viewing ahead ...

Vatican City — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his ...

The body of Pope Francis was moved to St. Peter’s Basilica early Wednesday to lie in state for the Catholic ... of Saints hymn. Heads of State are expected for Francis’ funeral on Saturday in St.

The most solemn and joyful celebration of the Christian calendar is the period from Maundy Thursday through Holy Saturday. Worship services on these days or evenings are traditionally considered to ...