Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of ...

The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

However, the lack of mention of a hammer in the Vatican's official documents addressing the rites following a pope's death ...

Before mourners in their thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to grieve, before leaders from around the world arrive to pay ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.