As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

The Vatican published Tuesday a photo and video of Pope Francis in his open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand. The images were taken in the chapel ...

Dignitaries and global leaders are set to converge at the Vatican City on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis.

After the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death, the news reverberated across the Chicago area, Naperville included.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. At 9:45 a.m., Cardinal Kevin Farrell Camerlengo of the ...

Pope Francis ' funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

Prince William will represent the British royal family at the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.

When I heard the news that Pope Francis had died, a large part of me was fearful for what comes next for people like me.

Cardinals have begun meeting in Rome this morning for the first time since the pope's death to confirm the details of his ...

King Charles has made a touching gesture on his return to work following the passing of Pope Francis. The King, 76, met with ...

President Trump ordered flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of the pope's funeral. The Vatican's director of health and hygiene said the pope died from a ...

Four Catholic sisters spoke on the passing of Pope Francis, what it means to the Catholic church, and what it means to them.