Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just ...

ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his ...

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: What really happened at Jesus' tomb?

Are you Mary Magdalene, doesn’t recognize Jesus at first, and asks Him “if you have taken him away, tell me where and I will ...

The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...

There are multiple accounts across the Gospels telling the story of what happened when women went to Jesus' tomb and became ...

Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

Easter proclaims that God is doing something new, not just in the life of Jesus, but in our lives as well. The same power ...

The empty tomb of Jesus is a reminder that every day we can live in the light of Jesus' triumph over death and darkness.