On Sunday, the Vatican released images showing the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also known as ...

LONDON and ROME -- The Vatican on Sunday released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. A view of the tomb of Pope Francis, who ...

Priests arrayed themselves in rows and the crowds stood and knelt, sang and prayed for one last communion with Francis. They ...

Hundreds of thousands converged on Vatican City to pay tribute to the late pontiff, who died at the age of 88 on Monday.

From nuns in black-and-white habits to suited dignitaries and ordinary faithful in baseball caps, a multitude gathered in St.

During Pope Francis' funeral Mass, a litany of saints was sung, a meditative chant that forms part of the traditional rites. This was followed by a blessing from Eastern rite Catholic churches, ...

In word and deed, the pontiff preached a gospel of pluralism that is illuminating for advocates working to bring Americans ...