Francis' death, cardinals from all over the world have made their way to the Italian capital. The conclave will begin in less ...

Pope Francis' funeral Mass, La Croix followed the first pilgrims who came in large numbers to gather at his tomb at the ...

When a pope dies or resigns, it is the cardinals—gathered in a conclave in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican—who must elect ...

As Pope Francis' passing marks a sacred moment for the church, it calls for a unified, reverent mourning, beyond division and ...

The funeral of Pope Francis, held during the Jubilee of Teenagers, drew thousands of young pilgrims April 26. They had ...

Each day, our special correspondents in Rome recount for you what is happening at the Vatican during this very special time ...

Malaria affects more than one-tenth of the population in Benin, where it remains the leading cause of death among children ...

The coffin of Pope Francis was sealed around 8 p.m. Friday, concluding a day of final tributes as about 250,000 faithful have ...

Five days after his death, the funeral of Pope Francis took place Saturday, April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square. About 50 ...

The light of the Risen Lord shines for us. On this second Sunday of Easter, the light of the Risen Lord shines for us. Pope ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest April 26 at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, in keeping with his final wishes. The ...

Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88, will be laid to rest Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m., ...