Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on Saturday, decided to remain in Casa Santa Marta, the guesthouse next to St Peter's ...

LAVOISIER FERNANDESPope Francis' 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence as "prudentia Dei"—the prudence of God.

It was the year of three popes, the first time in nearly 400 years there had been such rapid papal turnover. The drama began ...

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...

Ahead of lying in state, the pope's body "underwent a temporary embalming process known as thanatopraxy," with the goal of "a ...

Other cultural sites have also been steadily shutting down to visitors as the Vatican marks the death of Pope Francis ...

The death of Pope Francis has shone a light on the wealth of the Pontiff and the mind-boggling fortune controlled by the Vatican itself. Pope Francis’ net worth has been revealed following the news of ...

Discover the role of U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell in overseeing the day-to-day needs of the Church and organizing a papal election.

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis' funeral. See when and where the services are and how to watch live from ...

Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar ...