Francis had a busy day before he passed, taking to the streets on Easter in the popemobile to greet the 50,000 worshippers ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was said to have been only 8 when ... "We hope that this youth will become the Michelangelo of his century." Prophetic words: over a long lifetime, Bernini undertook ...

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Monday at the age of 88. In his will, Francis requested to be ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a location that reflects his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days ...

Pope Francis ‘ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body began today in ...

Actress Parul Yadav unknowingly witnessed Pope Francis’ final public appearance during his Easter blessing at St. Peter’s ...

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.

Actress Parul Yadav was among the many faithful who stood at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City as Pope Francis delivered ...

St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) is the massive open-air plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667.