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 ...

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

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

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Butts III, who died in 2022. After not being named a finalist, Marshall Turman sued the church and the search committee for gender discrimination in December 2023. No woman has ever been senior ...

Ever since Pope Francis died, I have been reflecting upon my time in Catholic school and the lessons I learned about service, community and hard work.

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...