Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this week at age 88, made history when he was elected pope. Not only was he the first Jesuit pope, he was the first pope from South America—the first pope ...

The pope was formally pronounced dead by the cardinal camerlengo — currently Irish-born American Kevin Farrell — who is one of the most important Vatican officials during the interregnum period.

Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled for April 26, 2025, at St. Peter's Square, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The late Pope, who passed away at 88 due to cardiocirculatory collapse, will be ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter's Square on Saturday. Despite the presence of presidents and princes, prisoners and migrants ...

According to tradition, Pope Innocent III had a dream of a humble man holding up that basilica to stop its collapse -- a vision believed to foreshadow St. Francis' mission. Pope Francis, the first to ...

LONDON — Pope Francis specified in his last wishes he wanted a "simple" funeral "without particular decoration." This was in keeping with his aim during his papacy to eschew formalities and ...

The funeral of Pope Francis will bring together President Donald Trump and other world leaders converge in Rome as the Catholic Church mourns the head of the Holy See. Francis died Monday at 88 ...

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, which, according to canon law, means the conclave must begin no earlier than 15 days after his death. The cardinal electors will gather in the Sistine Chapel ...

JD Vance has spoken up about being one of the last few visitors Pope met hours before his death. Vice President JD Vance was one of the last visitors of Pope Francis on Easter morning on Sunday ...

He travelled from Ireland to Rome in late 1139 or early 1140 and it said “Pope Innocent II received him graciously in Rome”. Those who credit him with this vision say it happened on the road ...

King Charles III will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis alongside other world leaders. The British monarch is expected to skip the late pontiff's funeral service at St Peter's Basilica church ...