The body of the 88-year-old pope ... He took the name Francis after Saint Francis of Assisi. Additional reporting by Alvise Armellini, Angelo Amante, Gabriele Pileri, Roberto Mignucci, Leonardo ...

Thousands of mourners lined up outside for a chance to pay their last respects to Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world.

In light of Pope Francis ... a coffin at St Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Authorities would’ve likely needed to preserve the body quickly to ...

ROME — The body of Pope Francis was moved this morning to lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica. A choir sang and cardinals chanted in Latin as the body was carried in a red velvet-lined open casket.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived to the basilica, escorted by a procession of ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...

ASSISI, Italy — Pilgrims ... where more than 800 years ago St. Francis renounced his family’s wealth. There, they prayed by the monument where Acutis’ body is on view, wearing jeans, a ...

Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major.

Crowds Flock to Newest Catholic Saint in Assisi ... 800 years ago St. Francis renounced his family’s wealth. There, they prayed by the monument where Acutis’ body is on view, wearing ...