Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

Unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for the ...

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday ...

A Night Out Turns Violent in Rome Two young Italians were attacked and robbed in a homophobic assault during an Easter evening stroll in Rome's city center. 707 ...

It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.

Tourist attractions including the Sistine Chapel may be closed during key dates, but there is still some availability for ...

Even the moment of the formal verification of the pope’s death takes place in the context of a prayer service “at home” in ...

The number represents the seven final places Jesus visited from His arrest to His crucifixion, allowing the faithful to ...