Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

Pittsburgh’s connection to the Vatican was spotlighted for all the world to see this week. Pope Francis’ initial resting spot ...

The vice president broke a crucial rule while touring the historical Italian city and its magnificent Sistine Chapel ...

It was a fitting choice: Francis was particularly devoted to the Virgin Mary, and Santa Maria Maggiore was the first church ...

Rome is in mourning as the world says goodbye to Pope Francis, a transformative leader and spiritual guide to more than a ...

Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and ...

The pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome starting April 23 and mourners can pay respects ahead of ...

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel ...

Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.