The pontiff will be laid to rest after a Mass in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The first Jesuit and first ...

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Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

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Explore a timeline of significant events in Pope Francis' 12-year pontificate, from his election to his global initiatives ...

A faithful holds a portrait of late Pope Francis at the Basílica de San José de Flores, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, April 21, 2025.

Pope Francis who died yesterday morning, April 21, at the age of 88 was a trailblazer in more than one respect and definitely ...

Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...

On the day of his death in Pope Francis' hometown, Argentines gathered to pay homage to a man who was known to work closely with the poorest in society. (AP Video by Victor Caivano) ...

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and his heart to fail, as ...

Pope Francis, whose 12-year papacy ushered in a more open, welcoming Catholic Church that prioritized empathy for the poor ...