The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and ...

While Francis’ funeral processions have broken with tradition in a variety of ways — including allowing the public to view ...

The Papal ring will be officially destroyed after the confirmation of the Pope's death in the presence of the College of ...

Pope Francis has been laid to rest after his funeral at the Vatican. A period of mourning follows – then comes the complex ...

Coffin of Pope Francis sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church - Pope Francis’s coffin was sealed after a ...

A MAJOR security operation is being put in place around Pope Francis’ funeral made up of the world’s smallest army, fighter ...

More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...

A hammer will be used to destroy Pope Francis’s ring, and for a very important reason. Each papal ring is unique – Francis chose a silver one (Picture: Getty) Referred to as the Fisherman’s ...

Pope Francis is dressed in red robes, holding a rosary and wearing the papal mitre - the large white ceremonial headdress. He is also wearing a simple silver ring. Getty Images During his ...