Mourners will be able to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday, ahead of his ...

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In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...

It has been 866 years since the last British pontiff. But following the death of Pope Francis, could that be about to change?

I was working for the Jesuit Refugee Service when I learned one of their number had been elected pope. I’d seen Jesuits in ...

The late pontiff’s body will lie in state for public viewing from Wednesday, followed by a funeral on Saturday.

As the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life and legacy of Pope Francis, leaders are preparing to elect his successor.

While the Catholic church prepares for its first papal conclave in 12 years, following the death of Pope Francis , many have ...

The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

Pope Francis' body will be laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Saturday.

In today’s headlines, Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, with a memorial mass to be held in Jerusalem. US ...

Marcos joins several world leaders who have previously announced they would be attending the funeral of Pope Francis ...