Thousands wait hours to pay respects to Pope Francis
After the casket bearing Pope Francis’ body was placed in St. Peter’s Basilica, tens of thousands of mourners lined up to pay their respects. The open casket was transferred on … Learn More
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View the funeral of Pope Francis on our “In memoriam” page
The funeral of Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26 at 4:00 a.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. in Rome). His Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, … Learn More
Pope Francis to be buried at his beloved St. Mary Major basilica
“The place is already prepared,” revealed Pope Francis on the subject of his future tomb in St. Mary Major, in an interview with the Mexican reporter Valentina Alazraki, broadcast on … Learn More
How Pope Francis stood up for the sacredness of every life
In his efforts to promote a holistic defense of human life, Pope Francis frequently denounced a “throwaway culture” where anyone not considered “useful” was seen as disposable — including the … Learn More
More than 1,600 attend archdiocesan Mass for Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a Mass to remember and pray for Pope Francis on April 22, one day after his death, at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. … Learn More
Pope Francis lived up to his namesake in his care for creation
Tapping into the spirit and spirituality of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made care for creation and for all that lives on the earth a pastoral priority. … Learn More
Flags lowered in honor of Pope Francis
President Trump issued a proclamation on April 21 ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who died at the age … Learn More
Global pastor: In word and deed, pope preached mercy, outreach
Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of at age 88, gave new energy to millions of Catholics, and caused concern for some, as he transformed the image … Learn More
Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin to celebrate Mass for repose of the soul of Pope Francis
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. will celebrate a Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica … Learn More