Pope Francis, leader of Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's what to know about ...

Heads of state and royalty will gather in Rome to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who died Monday after suffering a ...

The Vatican said Friday more than 128,000 mourners have filed past the body of Pope Francis, who is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica.

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

It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at ...

Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William of Wales.

Pope Francis, who died Monday, will be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

THE VATICAN, April 25. /TASS/. Almost 130,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis since Wednesday. The cathedral closed at 2:30 a.m. (12:00 a.m. GMT) ...

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...