Thousands of people poured into St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Heads of state are expected for Francis’ funeral, but the three days of public viewing in the basilica allow ordinary ...

Thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica as the late pontiff began three ...

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

With millions of followers and a long history that goes back more than 2,000 years, the Church has, over time, created a ...

Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, with scores of Catholics ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

Tens of thousands of mourners paid last respects to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, on the first of three days ...