An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

The Holy See is the central governing body of the Church and Vatican City, which enjoys formal diplomatic relations with ...

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The Holy See’s embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday announced that it is to open a book of condolences for the passing of Pope ...

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday. Putin, in a message ...

“Pope Francis was a leader for a troubled world,” wrote President Tharman in the letter released by the Singapore Ministry of ...

Worshippers will flock to the Vatican in the coming days to farewell Pope Francis, including the Cardinals who will elect his ...

Visitors to the major exhibition in Venice will be able to see firsthand the restoration work on the Santa Maria Ausiliatrice ...