Catholics Begin Paying Final Respects to Pope Francis as Thousands Gather for Public Viewing at the Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Tens of thousands of Catholics are descending on St. Peter’s Basilica to pay tribute to Pope Francis, as the Vatican opened...
Pope Francis’s Funeral Set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square; Global Leaders Expected to Attend
VATICAN CITY — The funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals announced Tuesday, setting in...
Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Stroke and Heart Failure, Vatican Confirms
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has died at age 88 following a cerebral stroke that led to coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican...
What Happens When a Pope Dies? The Sacred Rituals of Papal Death and the Election of a New Pope
The Death of a Pope: What Happens Next in the Vatican?
The death of a pope initiates one of the most sacred and time-honored rituals...
The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis: Humble Reformer and Voice for the Marginalized
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and known worldwide as the first Latin American pope, has died at age 88....
