As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes ...

After the death of Pope Francis at age 88, all eyes will be on the selection of the next leader of 1.3 billion Catholics ...

The deceased pope's body, which was taken to the chapel of his residence late April 21, the day of his death, will be carried ...

The Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over ...

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people ...

In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the Pope Francis’ final hours.

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...

More than 3,200 are set to attend the National Catholic Education Association 2025 Convention at Orange County Convention ...

Pope Francis was admired for his humble lifestyle and simple way of living — but with his death, a series of ancient and ...

Throughout Monday evening and into Tuesday, people continued gathering in St. Peter's Square following the pope's death. His funeral will be held on [**Saturday at 10 ...

A faithful holds a portrait of late Pope Francis at the Basílica de San José de Flores, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, ...