People pray during a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., on April ...

The honor of delivering the first reading at Pope Francis’ funeral Mass on Saturday fell to Kielce Gussie, an American who ...

Adams Molina and his wife, Millie, drove into Reading from their home in Temple to St. Peter’s on Monday night to participate ...

That ended when stamps were introduced in 1842. Like those of other popes, Francis' ring has an image of St. Peter the apostle and Francis' own name. Rings are usually made of gold, but Francis ...

Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...

As the coffin crossed St. Peter's Square ... Francis was the 266th occupant of the papacy, which dates back to the apostle Peter. His death ended a 12-year reign marked by his legacy of reform ...

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

Kielce Gussie gave the first reading at the funeral mass held for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Saturday, April 26, ...

St. Peter’s Basilica, including the Vatican Grottoes, houses the remains of approximately 90 of Rome’s popes. The rest are scattered throughout other places ...

A woman originally from Northeast Florida was part of Pope Francis’ funeral mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on ...

“St. Francis is a beloved figure known for his humility, love for the poor and patronage of the environment,” Morgan said.