TENS of thousands of pilgrims flocked to Rome this week, before the funeral of Pope Francis, who died, aged 88, early on ...

The public mourning period began at 11 a.m. local time after Francis’ casket was transported to the basilica from the Vatican ...

For many of us who slipped away from the Church, Pope Francis represented the kindness we were always looking for and still ...

Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers ...

The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his last words — before his death.

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public on April 23 to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

Pope Francis suffered from chronic lung disease and even had part of a lung removed as a young man. He was hospitalized from ...

Follow our live feed showing the transfer of Pope Francis' coffin to St Peter's Basilica at the heart of the Vatican City.

In the hours leading up to his death, Pope Francis thanked his nurse for encouraging him to take a final ride in the ...