Kielce Gussie, a U.S. journalist who works for Vatican News, gave the first reading at the funeral of Pope Francis.

St. Anne Church in Richmond Hill, Georgia(Photo: Courtesy of St. Anne Church) In Springfield, Virginia, St. Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church was completed in 2006 — without altar rails.

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest ...

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

Traditionally, the pope's internment, which takes place between four and six days following his death, occurs after a traditional Roman Catholic funeral Mass officiated by the dean of the College of ...

A picture of Pope Francis is hung on the outer wall of Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on April 22, 2025. (Yonhap) SEOUL, April ...