The death of a pope is a profound and significant event, deeply rooted in tradition and symbolism. Even as Pope Francis sought a simpler, more humble papacy compared to his predecessors, his departure ...

Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square ...

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re eulogized Pope Francis at his funeral, calling him "a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone." ...

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's ...

It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy. The death of the pontiff has set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.

Pope Francis's funeral honored his legacy with symbolic items like his miter, crozier, rosary, fisherman's ring and more. Here's what each represents.

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said. Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate ...

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re blessed the coffin of Pope Francis on Saturday before he was taken to his final resting place in the St. Mary Major Basilica.

Priests and other celebrants distribute the Holy Communion – the bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ – ...

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