Modesty in true modesty, the mortal remains of Pope Francis will be interred in the Santa Maria La Major Basilica in Rome in ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy. The death of the pontiff set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.

That simple but so important Sign of the Cross we see so often holds a hidden history that takes us back to the origins of Christianity. It’s a simple but powerful symbol for Catholics and Orthodox ...

Pope Francis is being laid to rest in ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor. Presidents and princes ...

The pontiff will be laid to rest after a Mass in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The first Jesuit and first ...

"So we've been seeing an uptick of pictures of Pope Francis sales, his pectoral cross. We have 'In memoriam' candles.

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...

Pope Francis ' casket has been sealed shut ahead of his funeral in a private ceremony. The pontiff's casket was closed in St.

Former inmate Genny Lo Zio walked two days with a handmade cross to Rome, while Nadja, a native of El Salvador, spent the night outside the Vatican—all to bid farewell to Pope Francis.

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin will be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body ...

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