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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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
Carlo Acutis canonization postponed
The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21, according to the Vatican Press Office. The office released the following … Learn More
Precise rules govern what happens in period between popes
Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing … 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
Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time, U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced. “His whole life was dedicated to the service of the … Learn More
Pope knew he ‘might not make it,’ physician says
For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. “For the first time I saw tears in the eyes of some of the people … Learn More
Pope Francis released from hospital, returns to Vatican
Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the … Learn More
St. Peter’s Basilica is now a Minecraft World
Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb as well as interact with its caretakers and archeologists to learn more … Learn More