Santa Croce is similar to the Duomo in style (both churches represent dominant Gothic traits), and the exterior is stunning, despite not being as elaborate as the Florence Duomo. Visitors come ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

With St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is one of four basilicas in Rome granted special status by ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a solemn procession on Wednesday morning (April 23), two long columns of cardinals and Vatican officials escorted Pope Francis’ body from the Domus Sancta Marta ...