The ceremony, known as the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin, will be presided over by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the ...

The 88-year-old Pope died on Easter Monday following a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, has been carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the ...

The world is in mourning as Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, with his funeral set for April 26 in St. Peter's ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s ...

At least nine people have been killed and more than 70 people injured in a Russian attack on Ukraine's capital. Australian War Memorial historian Emily Hyles explains how the RAAF helped evacuate ...

More than 20,000 people have so far stood in line for hours in St Peter’s Square to make their way into the basilica to catch ...

In Eastern Europe, where some RC leaders criticised the Pope’s openness to LGBT and other groups, the Polish bishops’ ...

Huge crowds were expected on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, afer St Peter's Basilica stayed open almost all night to accomodate the crowds. Close ...

Thousands more are expected to flock to pay their respects throughout Thursday and until 7pm local time on Friday.

The remains of Pope Francis have arrived at the Cathedral in St. Peter's Basilica, where they are on display for the homage ...