The early results from a long-awaited excavation of the quarry beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are nothing short of ...

According to the New Testament, Jesus was buried in a new tomb out of rock. (Matthew 27:60, Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53) in a garden near the crucifixion site (John 19:41), just outside the city (John ...

There are multiple accounts across the Gospels telling the story of what happened when women went to Jesus' tomb and became ...

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

The traditional location of Jesus Christ's tomb is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. But does the historical evidence support this tradition?

Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.

(AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) Christian pilgrims hold candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, ...

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

With St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is one of four basilicas in Rome granted special status by ...

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