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 ...

A change in popes is a complicated process. Here are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin — to help make sense of ...