Pope Francis asked to be buried in St. Mary Major, close to the most important icon of Mary, the Salus Populi Romani.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, ...

World leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei, are converging on Rome for ...

Vendors in Indonesia sold keychains and fans bearing his image. A message board to the late pope was covered in writings from ...

He was a source of inspiration for many artists, even those who have nothing to do with religion, because he was a ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

This is the closed-door meeting of the cardinal electors to choose the new pope in the Sistine Chapel. Its name, literally ...

Officials help 81-year-old Sister Genevieve to pay final respects to pontiff who backed her work with marginalised people ...