Thousands gathered in Rome on Wednesday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral.

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Vice President Vance on Wednesday reflected on his meeting with Pope Francis, which came just hours before the pontiff died earlier this week. “I thought a lot about that. It’s pretty ...

The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the Altar of Confession in ...

The Vatican subsequently released Pope Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the ...

Pope Francis is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica, where tens of thousands of mourners will file past his open casket ...

WASHINGTON — In the final hours of Pope Francis' life, he had what was unknowingly his last meeting with a global leader: U.S ...

Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and ...

Francis will be buried a the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. St. Louis Cathedral is located 615 Pere Antoine Alley in New Orleans. All are invited to attend. The Associated Press contributed to ...

Ahead of his lying in state, Pope Francis' body was made ready to withstand Rome's warm spring weather with a temporary ...