He was 88 years old. The faithful are instructed to light a candle and say this prayer, which reads: “O God of mercy and compassion, we entrust to You our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis ...

Throngs of the faithful made their way to the 16th century basilica’s main altar where Francis’ open wooden casket was perched, as Swiss Guards stood at attention. Over the coming days ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night to ...

A message board to the late pope was covered in writings from the Catholic faithful outside a parish in Quezon City, Philippines: “Thank you for the love, compassion and hope,” one message read.

Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto ... He came to represent God on earth and God bless his soul,” Raposo said. “It’s sad to see him go.” Another service later ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The body of Pope Francis will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica early Wednesday to lie in state for the Catholic faithful to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff ...

His body will be transferred Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica, which will be kept open until midnight on Wednesday and Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. The public mourning ...

Pope Francis' image seemed to be everywhere Friday as the world mourned his death in Rome at the age of 88. Artists created murals and graffiti memorializing him, including one in Buenos Aires ...