VATICAN CITY — From road closures to stepped-up security, the final preparations are underway for Pope Francis’ funeral. Massive crowds are expected to fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday ...

Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world. The death of the head of ...

To his family, Pope Francis was simply "Jorge Mario" - even during the 12 years that he was pontiff. "When Jorge decided to accept the papacy, he understood his life as he knew it would change ...

Just 10 days after Pope Francis was appointed head of the Catholic Church, he received an ominous gift from his predecessor — a large white box. The then-76-year-old Pope Francis flew to the ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has issued a proclamation declaring a period of national mourning over the passing of Pope Francis. Proclamation 871, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas ...

Above all, unique. Well, let's start at the beginning. Image: People queuing to see the open coffin of Pope Francis use their phones to take pictures. Pic: AP We, along with other members of the ...

Pope Francis' gesture of thanks to his longtime nurse were among his last words before his death on April 21, the Vatican said. The head of the Catholic Church told some of his last words to ...

Francis, who had only recently left hospital after five weeks being treated for double pneumonia, last appeared in public on Sunday, when he delighted onlookers gathered to celebrate Easter by ...

Our live coverage on the death of Pope Francis has concluded for the day. Please scroll through the posts below for the latest developments. A pope is normally chosen through a series of closed ...

The Vatican on Tuesday released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand.

Sir Keir Starmer said the “outpouring of grief” following Francis’s death reflects the “high esteem” in which the Pope was held “not just by millions and millions of Catholics ...

The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday, following his death on Easter Monday aged 88. His body will be laid out for public view from Wednesday in St Peter’s Basilica, so mourners can pay ...