The tornado made hundreds of people functionally homeless, in a city where many were already without shelter. “This was a ...

Some of his brothers and sisters from the Augustinian religious order who were seated near the front of the congregation in St. Peter’s Square — an estimated 30 nuns and 60 friars, according ...

Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world ...

Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world ...

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, ... Paul VI stopped using the tiara and chose to wear a miter instead, as his successors have done.

The formal inauguration of Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, is underway in a special Mass in St. Peter’s Square attended by world leaders, royalty, and tens of thousands of believers.

Finally, the new pope appears on the balcony and greets the crowd in St. Peter’s Square – a tradition full of symbolism. I am a scholar who studies Roman Catholic theology and history .

More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said. Dozens of world leaders attended, including President Trump.

Ivone Gonzalez takes a photo of a portrait of Pope Francis inside St. Peter and Paul Cathedral after the church held mass to honor Pope Francis, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Indianapolis.

During the time I covered religion for The Journal News/lohud, a highlight was covering John Paul II's funeral from the roof of St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis’ death: Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their respects.

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.