Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, ...

Among the more than 250,000 people who made their way to the Vatican this week were the nocturnal pilgrims wanting to catch a ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic service - World leaders including US President Donald Trump, ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...

Roman neighbors and retired flight attendants Aurelia Ballarini and Francesca Codato came to pay respects to Pope Francis on ...

The Holy See Press has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, will be held and ...

Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope ...

The public viewing of the body of Pope Francis at the Vatican came to an end on Friday evening after three days, with the ...

Pope Francis’ coffin is closed and sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica in a private ceremony on Friday evening, April 25, 2025, ...