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

Pope Francis’s body was transferred on Wednesday from the Saint Martha Chapel in the Vatican to Saint Peter’s Basilica during ...

Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, a native of Dublin who is playing a key role this week following the death of Pope Francis, will seal the Pontiff's coffin.

The Argentine pontiff, who had been recovering after being hospitalized for five weeks with pneumonia, died Monday at age 88.

His casket was placed in front of the basilica’s main altar, on a slight ramp, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention.

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held Saturday in Rome and is expected to be much simpler than those of previous pontiffs ...

Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera will not travel to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, and he will not vote in the ...

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

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral in a few days. But the thousands of people lining up to see ...

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...