Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

“When Francis came, first of all, he was the first pope from South America; his emphasis was mercy and hope,” Daly said. “But he wasn’t much for formalities. He went to the heart of the Gospel, which ...

Lake Havasu City’s Catholic community gathered this week in a special mass to remember Pope Francis, who died early Monday ...