The Vatican, on April 22, 2025, shared pictures of the late Pope Francis lying in an open coffin after he passed away on ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to choose the name Francis, dedicating his life to working with the poor and ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...

The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his final words — before his ...