The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

VATICAN CITY - Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican Friday for a last glimpse of Pope Francis' open coffin, as ...

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The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...

After Saturday's funeral service in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis will find his final rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria ...

The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda were underway, and the church released the first image of Francis’ tomb.

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

Pittsburgh’s connection to the Vatican was spotlighted for all the world to see this week. Pope Francis’ initial resting spot ...

The news of Pope Francis’s passing reverberates far beyond the cobblestone streets of Vatican City. Even here, in Interior ...

The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic ...