The casket with Pope Francis has been placed in front of the tomb of St. Peter and facing the imposing Bernini baldachin. The ...

COMMENTARY: Christian communities that maintain a clear understanding of their doctrinal and moral identity and boundaries ...

The Pope's body will be available for visitation for three days and will be displayed in a wooden coffin, wearing a red ...

Edward Berger's Oscar-winning film 'Conclave' has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis' death. The ...

In the chapel of the Vatican’s Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed Tuesday with tears in ...

The Vatican is a place where every gesture, every symbol, and every tradition is of considerable importance. Among the most ...

After Pope Francis' sudden death on April 21, there are now questions about the next steps of the Catholic Church. One of ...

The Prince and Princess of Wales, who tied the knot in 2011, are looking to embrace the simple life with an overnight trip in ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter's Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at ...

The public mourning period began at 11 a.m. local time after Francis’ casket was transported to the basilica from the Vatican ...

Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers ...