The body of Pope Francis was moved to St. Peter's Basilica lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful can pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff.

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff ...

Catholic cardinals on Wednesday performed the ritual ceremony to transfer Pope Francis’ body from his home in the Vatican ...

In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope ...

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is ...

If you’re surprised that you’ve been emotional over the Pope’s death, doctors say it is completely normal to go through ...

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning ...

As the Catholic Church prepares for the election of a new Pope, 18 African cardinals are among the 135 eligible cardinals who ...

Francis, a groundbreaking reformer, died aged 88 on Monday from a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent 12-year reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed ...

Pope Francis' body will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing. Cardinals announced his funeral will be Saturday ...