Catholic cardinals on Wednesday performed the ritual ceremony to transfer Pope Francis’ body from his home in the Vatican ...

Vatican News has confirmed that among Pope Francis' final words were an expression of gratitude towards his nurse, ...

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff ...

Simon Calder: What to expect visiting Rome and the Vatican after Pope Francis’ death - ...

Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, ...

The Vatican on Tuesday published the first photo and video of Pope Francis lying in state showing the late Pontiff in an open ...

Cardinals are continuing their meetings this week to plan the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor and make other ...

St Peter's Basilica will open at 7am each morning and close at midnight on Wednesday and Thursday to allow as many people as ...

Pope Francis' body was due to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to allow Catholic faithful to pay their ...

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is ...