Cardinals met in private to finalize preparations for Saturday’s funeral and plan the conclave to elect Francis’ successor.

The Vatican has opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and ...

Tens of thousands of people are pouring into St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis' funeral. With hours to go, the piazza is ...

The faithful who walk through St. Peter’s Holy Door are granted indulgences, a way to help atone for sins. “For me, Pope Francis represents a great pastor, as well as a great friend to all of ...

The faithful who walk through St Peter’s Holy Door are granted indulgences, a way to help atone for sins. “For me, Pope Francis represents a great pastor, as well as a great friend to all of ...

The faithful who walk through St. Peter’s Holy Door are granted indulgences, a way to help atone for sins. “For me, Pope Francis represents a great pastor, as well as a great friend to all of ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis, known as a pastor dedicated to the poor and ... a vision for the church that emphasizes dialogue and open doors while giving laypeople a greater voice.