As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.

Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents ...

As a simple wooden zinc lined casket with the Book of Gospels was placed on top of a red platform, large swathes of the ...

A bag containing coins minted during his papacy is placed in the coffin along with a one-page written account of his papacy — ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

The Vatican said Francis, the first pope from Latin America, had died after a stroke, and revealed that his will requested a simple tomb in Rome.

Pope Francis ' funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

The Republic of China flag ... Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said it was specifically Francis’ effort to promote the role of women in the church that would be one of his greatest legacies. Ravasi ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

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Vatican reveals Catholic head died from stroke, heart failureWorld leaders, yesterday, paid tributes to Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away, ending the reign of the ...