The Pope requested a "simple" tomb bearing only the inscription "Franciscus", according to his final testament.

In his brief final testament, Pope Francis asked to be buried at Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major and said he had offered ...

Washington — President Trump honored Pope Francis after the Vatican announced Monday morning that the pontiff died at the age ...

In one of his last public acts, Pope Francis gave a message of hope and peace in his Easter Sunday speech at the Vatican only hours before his death.

Public figures across the world have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death, including US vice president JD Vance who met the “obviously very ill” pontiff on Sunday. Mr Vance met Pope ...

Lord Jesus, you have called Pope Francis to yourself. Thank you for the gift of his papacy. When he was with us, he tirelessly showed the Church your constant mercy toward sinners. Grant him now your ...

A special mass will take place today at 1pm at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow following the death of Pope Francis.

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...

Pope Francis had died at the age of 88, a senior Vatican official has announced. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated ...

PARISHES and public figures in Inverclyde have today paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death aged 88. His passing, at his Casa Santa Marta residence, was confirmed by The Vatican this morning ...

Pope Francis’ death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: "Dearest ...

Tributes have flooded in for Pope Francis following his death aged 88. Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said on Monday (April 21): “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must ...