More than 1,800 Italian Civil Protection volunteers are currently deployed to coordinate and facilitate the flow of pilgrims ...

Basilica closed to mourners as world leaders gather in Rome for historic service - World leaders including US President ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will among those attending Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis in ...

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin is to be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican.

The world will have its last chance to bid a final farewell this weekend to Pope Francis, who leaves behind a legacy shaped ...

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

On Saturday, more than 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

President Trump and first lady Melania will likely have a third-row seat to Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, far away from Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky.

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held Saturday in Rome and is expected to be much simpler than those of previous pontiffs.