The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Francis has said he wants to be buried not in St. Peter’s Basilica or its grottoes, where most popes ...

Pope Francis through the years VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - 2025/04/20: Pope Francis delivers his traditional 'Urbi et Orbi' Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's basilica overlooking St. Peter's ...

At an evening mass, Francis was honored with lit candles beside his portrait. The chair he used during his New York visit and a cross he carried were on display as well. "It's a heartbreaking day.

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter’s and by the hospital to pray the rosary for him.

Here’s what to know about the events to take place after Francis’ death: Pope Francis: The declaration of death. Timeline: The three main moments happen first in his home, then in St. Peter ...