Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Square on Saturday morning with his body lying in state ...

Francis broke from tradition and asked for a "simple" burial in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major instead of St. Peter's ...

Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...

The commander in chief was flanked by first lady Melania Trump and a person in a giant Easter Bunny costume as he solemnly ...

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, after being released from hospital on March 23, following a five-week stay which saw ...

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday. He appeared very frail and had delegated the celebration of the ...

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...

The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of ...