Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...

Catholic converts wait and ponder, some longer than others. And, this spring, Americans flocked to the Church, including ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...

US President will be at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, reflecting the growing importance of the Catholic ...

Mourners will bid a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday during his funeral Mass, which is expected to draw ...

Raymond P. Cotinola It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Raymond P. Cotinola, age 80, on Monday, March 24, 2025. He is survived by his ...

Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled for April 26, 2025, at St. Peter's Square, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The late ...

George Valdez George Valdez, 88, went home to the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2025. He is survived by his nephew, Samuel ...

VATICAN CITY — As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being ...

The pope’s burial site, at his request, is the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, one of the four papal basilicas in Rome. He ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as ...

A simplified papal funeral will make a fitting farewell for a pontiff who just three days after his surprise election ...