The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of mourners had gathered to give a final send-off to a pontiff who was celebrated ...

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over 120 years to be buried outside the holy city, according to Vatican News.

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 26. Here's how to watch the service from home.

The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and ...

The Holy See, which governs the Vatican City, generates money in a variety of ways, including through donations from around the world as well as tourism.

Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21 – but not before issuing an apparent condemnation of Vice President ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

The funeral of Pope Francis marks a pivotal moment in Catholic history, bringing together religious tradition, global leadership, and public devotion. Although Pope Francis had expressed a desire for ...