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

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

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 ...

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

Ten of thousands have flocked to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ... The crowds were so large that the Vatican kept the doors open overnight on Wednesday. “What did surprise me is the ...

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

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.