According to the New Testament, Jesus was buried in a new tomb out of rock. (Matthew 27:60, Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53) in a garden near the crucifixion site (John 19:41), just outside the city (John ...

ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his ...

ROME (CNS) -- "The Virgin Mary told me, 'Prepare the tomb.'" That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the historic Marian church where his body will ...

Long lines at Santa Maria Maggiore to visit the austere niche where the Pope has rested since yesterday. We enter Santa Maria ...

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple ...

Newsweek is reporting live from the Vatican, where the funeral for His Holiness Pope Francis is being held after the 88-year-old died. Follow for live updates.

The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: What really happened at Jesus' tomb?

The tomb of Pope Francis has opened in St. Mary Major Basilica, allowing visitors to pay their respects to the late leader of ...

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday ... like the apostles grieving over the death of Jesus.”The Mass was attended by a crowd estimated at 200,000, among ...