Pope Francis s modest tomb drew massive queues on the first day of public viewing in Rome on Sunday, a day after an estimated ...

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the need for the Church to follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps.

The Italian has been handcrafting liturgical vestments for over six decades, used by bishops, cardinals, and even by John ...

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem ...

Pope Francis's passing has created an unexpected opportunity for budget-conscious travelers seeking to witness Vatican ...

Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

A funeral for a pope is always an international affair, but the one for Pope Francis led to U.S. President Donald Trump and ...

Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria ...

Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...

As they entered the Vatican to partic­ipate in a series of meetings leading up to the election of Pope Francis’ successor, several cardinals spoke to the media, emphasising that they are still ...

His casket was then taken in a final journey to St. Mary Major, where the pope was met, according to his wishes, by dozens of ...

Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it ...