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

St. Peter’s Basilica, including the Vatican Grottoes, houses the remains of approximately 90 of Rome’s popes. The rest are scattered throughout other places ...

Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.

More than 90,000 mourners waited hours to pay their respects to Pope Francis. It comes as the Vatican releases the first image of what the pontiff’s tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica will look like.

In 2023, Pope Francis announced that he would be buried at St. Mary Major; his tomb has been prepared near the Salus Populi ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

Around 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis during the three-day public viewing at St. Peter’s Basilica ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

Pope Francis' funeral will blend traditional Catholic rituals with unique elements, reflecting his humility and legacy.

“He smiled at me saying that popes are buried in St. Peter's, and it ended there. Then, a week later, he called me back and said these words: 'The Madonna told me: It's time to prepare your tomb.' ...