In this majestic Saint Peter's Square, where Pope Francis many times celebrated the Eucharist and presided over great ongoing ...

Francis lived by the idea that greatness is found in humility, not spectacle. His wooden casket was adorned only with the ...

He vowed to place less emphasis on "small-minded rules" or the "disjointed multitude of doctrines" and more on the "endless ...

Pope Francis will be buried today (26 April) along with a number of significant items, including a note. The Vatican ...

Pope Francis echoed the words of Pope Benedict XVI, who reminded us that being a Christian is an encounter with an event, a ...

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place at 9am Irish time in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. Hundred of thousands of mourners are expected to attend, including President Michael D Higgins, ...

During his funeral Mass Saturday, Pope Francis was remembered for his extraordinary legacy of service to those on life’s ...

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis. Today world leaders will gather at the Vatican ...

The office of pope, successor of St. Peter, has always been steeped in symbolism. But as popes came and went, one symbol has ...

"The passing of Pope Francis is not only a loss for Catholics but for Muslims as well," Al-Qazwini said. "He is a man of ...

We spoke with a historian to gain insight into the foods that would have been common in Jesus' diet, from the bread he broke to the wine he drank and more.