The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...

In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning ...

The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...

Argentine Marcelo Bruno jumped into a car early on Thursday and set off on the long drive to Rome from Syracuse on the island ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

Pope Francis asked to be buried in St. Mary Major, close to the most important icon of Mary, the Salus Populi Romani.

Godswill Akpabio and other members of the Nigerian delegation have arrived in Vatican City ahead of the funeral of Pope ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral​ Mass at the Vatican. Here's what ...

President Murmu arrived in Rome earlier on Friday and will be attending the funeral mass of Pope Francis, scheduled to take ...

Thousands gather in Vatican City to pay final respects to Pope Francis ...

French President Emmanuel Macron honours Pope Francis, highlighting his humility and compassion for the vulnerable during the ...

Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.