Francis choreographed the funeral himself when he revised and simplified the Vatican’s rites and rituals last year.

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy. The death of the pontiff has set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.

Catholics have paid their last respects to Pope Francis at services across the West Midlands. At least 400,000 people are ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.

What Pope Francis left behind in his last will and testament - Alongside the will, the Vatican announced the pope died ...

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning ...

In his will, Pope Francis asked for a simple burial, with his tomb only bearing the inscription, "Franciscus." ...

According to a translation, the Pope only made requests regarding his place of burial in his will. Published on the Holy See’s press website, and dated June 29, 2022, here is the Pope’s will in full: ...

Army Pvt. David Moser has spent more than 100 years with a cross on his grave, despite being Jewish. Now, the fallen soldier can finally rest in peace with a Star of David on his headstone.

Now, the big question that arises is: where will Pope Francis be buried? Burial in the Vatican Grottoes symbolizes the continuity of the Church's spiritual leadership and reinforces the link with ...

They involve the certification of death and public display of his body for the faithful to pay their respects, followed by the funeral and burial ... who runs the Holy See administration between ...