Francis X. Rocca covered the Vatican and global religion for The Wall Street Journal. A native of Washington, D.C., he has ...

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For Pope Francis' funeral, seating arrangements prioritize Argentina and Italy, followed by other nations in French ...

Pope Francis’ funeral will be attended by world and religious leaders, while some heads of state have decided not to attend.

Hundreds of thousands are expected at the Vatican on Saturday: The funeral service for Pope Francis will take place in the ...

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Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere here at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.

This is a globally significant event that is making headlines beyond religious circles: all eyes will be focused not only on ...

ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ pontificate, marked by strong friendships with the Jewish community, was also influenced by geopolitical realities in the Global South and revealed certain risks for future ...

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