The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

The world learned Melania Trump was Catholic when she brought rosary beads for Pope Francis to bless in 2017. Now, she's ...

Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere here at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.

Black smoke streamed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney to signal that cardinals failed to select a new Pope in their first ...

The Camerlengo will seal Pope Francis' coffin at 8 p.m.. Last hours to say goodbye to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica.

The pope’s portrait is everywhere these days. Here, we found it in a store of liturgical paraphernalia in central Rome. There were also many other symbols around, as a testament to how religion and ...

That is the main reason most popes in history have chosen the name John. After stating his new name, the new Pope is taken to ...

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

Pope Francis will also be buried wearing a white mitre on his head, which represents the holiness, dignity, authority, and ...

Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis ...

Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis April 21 and ...

Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.