Pope Francis will be the first pope in hundreds of years to be buried in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The pontiff ...

The Vatican is sharing new details about Pope Francis' final hours before he died of a stroke early on Monday, April 21.

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for ...

American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what ...

(NEXSTAR) — Shortly before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to his personal healthcare assistant, according to new ...

The Vatican shared Pope Francis’ last words in his final hours before he died of a stroke on Monday, April 21. According to the Vatican’s press office, Francis said “thank you” to his longtime health ...

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his ...

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Vatican insiders and interlocutors said the pontiff wanted to avoid getting swept up in the polarizing politics that ...

Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director of Vatican City State's department ...