Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as "The ...

The Pope’s last words and final greetings were reportedly addressed to Strappetti, the man he trusted to care for him ...

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican said. The pontiff's ...

Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.

Francis will be buried a the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. St. Louis Cathedral is located 615 Pere Antoine Alley in New Orleans. All are invited to attend. The Associated Press contributed to ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will leave for Rome, Italy, directly from Doha, Qatar, on Friday to attend Pope Francis' funeral and pay his last tribute to the Pope, a beacon of peace, humanity and ...