Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

Pope Francis represented humility and hope, faithful told reporters as they paid heir respects at his lying in state in St Peter's Thursday. Flags from Portugal, Cuba, Argentina, were among the many ...

Archbishop Robert Casey will remember and pray for "the repose of the soul of Pope Francis" at four Masses throughout the ...

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the ...

Pope Francis, who died this week at age 88 of a stroke at the Vatican, will be buried on Saturday. World leaders and ...

UK Cardinal tells of ‘weight’ felt ahead of conclave to choose new pope - Cardinal Vincent Nichols said Pope Francis had ...

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.