Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

Before his death, Pope Francis greeted the Easter crowd in Vatican City inside an all-electric Mercedes-Benz popemobile.

Early in his papacy, Francis made a declaration that now appears prophetic: “I want a mess.” ...

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just ...

Fifteen to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis, cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will shut the doors of the Sistine ...

It is natural to compare a pope to his predecessors. But many of the comparisons being made now betray an ideological edge ...

In 2023, Pope Francis announced that he would be buried at St. Mary Major; his tomb has been prepared near the Salus Populi ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

The Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis's death after almost 12 years of service. Saint Peter is historically known as the longest-serving pope. Pius IX, John Paul II, and Leo XIII also had long ...

Pope Francis, who significantly advanced the Catholic Church’s relationship with Jews by actively promoting dialogue, ...

A popular expression of Pope Francis was his phrase “the God of surprises.” That phrase was often turned against Francis by ...

Dror Eydar, former Israeli ambassador to Italy, said Israel should not participate in the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed ...