Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

Thousands of people had made an early morning pilgrimage to St. Peter's Square April 23 to witness the transfer and pray for ...

Discover the role of U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell in overseeing the day-to-day needs of the Church and organizing a papal ...

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

Pope Francis’ remains were taken to St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands gathered to pay respects, marking a solemn step in the ...

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

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

Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell, center right, spreads incense around the body of Pope Francis inside St. Peter's ...

The archbishop of New Orleans is holding a Memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died Monday morning after complications from a stroke that led to irreversible heart damage. On ...

Thousands of mourners were waiting outside the basilica in St. Peter’s Square, for their turn to view the body.