Rome is at a standstill. As tens of thousands of people are pouring out of all corners of the Vatican City, guided by volunteers, others have lined she roads surrounded some of the capital's major ...

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

Pope Francis passed away on Monday, aged 88. Born Jorge Bergoglio, the pope held the title of archbishop of Rome and head of ...

Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his ...

May is when the island is at its most beautiful - with blooming nature, pleasant weather and far fewer tourists than in peak ...

Live Updates VATICAN CITY, Holy See - The Vatican was making final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last ...

Pope Francis’s wooden coffin, in which the Argentinian pontiff lies wearing a red chasuble, white mitre and black shoes, ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Pope Francis and have expressed condolences to my Catholic friends. The first ...

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin is to be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body ...

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