Pope Pius XII died at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo on October 9, 1958, after nearly two decades leading the Catholic Church. Given that tidbit, we wouldn’t fault you for assuming that ...

The funeral of Pope Francis solemnly took place Saturday morning in St. Peter’s square drawing roughly 200,000 people, including 50 heads of state, 10 reigning monarchs and throngs of global media ...

World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. Despite the presence of presidents and princes, prisoners and migrants met Francis’ coffin ...

Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church's leader for the last 12 years, died at age 88 on Monday. In the days following a pope's death or resignation, the Vatican is tasked with both honoring the ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken to Governor-General Sam Mostyn about representing Australia at Pope Francis’ ...

Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...

President Donald Trump arrived in Rome on Friday night with first lady Melania Trump to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica Saturday morning.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV took a first step Friday to lay the groundwork for the eventual conclave that will elect his successor: He appointed Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new dean of ...