Pope Francis will be the first pope in hundreds of years to be buried in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The pontiff ...

Pope Francis expressed heartfelt words to his personal health care assistant before his death in the early morning hours of ...

The Vatican is sharing new details about Pope Francis' final hours before he died of a stroke early on Monday, April 21.

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

The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his last words — before his death.

The Vatican shared Pope Francis’ last words in his final hours before he died of a stroke on Monday, April 21. According to the Vatican’s press office, Francis said “thank you” to his longtime health ...

President Donald Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff. Here's what to know about how long and Pope ...

American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for ...

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director of Vatican City State's department ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...