Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his ...

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The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

As Pope Francis is laid to rest in St. Peter's Square, millions of Catholics and non-Catholics alike are expected to tune in to watch the celebration of his life on Saturday. The 88-year-old pope died ...

The Vatican has revealed Pope Francis’s last will and testament, which gave very specific instructions for his funeral and ...

For bishops and archbishops, the liturgical clothes for a funeral include the alb, a white tunic held by a traditional cord ...

Hours after Pope Francis’ death was announced, Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a short message on X: “Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing." Several hours later, it was deleted ...

The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...

Pope Francis is one of the most beloved figures in modern Catholicism—but could he one day be declared a saint? With growing ...

Pope Francis will be buried this weekend after his unexpected death on April 21. Here's when the funeral is and how to watch it.

In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning the man they knew, not as the leader of a church or ...