After the person's death, the family is encouraged to continue in prayer, to take part in the preparation of the vigil (wake) and funeral liturgies ... the holy Catholic Church, the communion ...

The National Catholic Reporter sent seven journalists to Rome to cover the funeral, joining scores of ... ministry and papacy April 25 during a prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica.

The church will offer its final prayers as bells toll and incense rises, celebrating the life of Pope Francis with the full beauty and formality of Catholic tradition. Following the funeral ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Catholic churches in the Grand Rapids area are inviting all members of the Christian faith to join in prayer to mourn ... begins with Francis’ funeral on Saturday, April ...

CLEVELAND — Father Eric Garris, the vocation director for the Diocese of Cleveland, was overseas with other Catholic Church members from Ohio for the funeral ... with me the prayers from the ...

Duffy is among several Catholic priests ... a few moments in silent prayer near his body," Duffy told Newsday in a text. "As priests, we often bless caskets at funerals — but to bless the ...