The funeral of the "People’s Pope," as he was often called, presented a unique tableau: the world's most powerful figures standing alongside some of its most disenfranchised.
Pope Francis laid to rest after public funeral at St. Peter's Square.
Several prominent cardinals have emerged as leading contenders to succeed Francis and guide the Church through a time of demographic shifts, internal reforms, and global challenges.
According to Reuters, nearly 130,000 people have paid their respects during Pope Francis’s lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica.
The coffin containing the remains of Pope Francis has arrived at St. Peter's Basilica, marking the beginning of a historic farewell.
Dozens of Catholics living in or currently visiting Athens are paying their respects to Pope Francis at the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite. The pontiff passed away on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88. His funeral will be held on Saturday, while his body will lie in state for public viewing starting […]
Five days of national mourning declared; thousands expected to pay last respects as Pope Francis’ body lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica as of Wednesday.
Cardinals are expected to seek a successor who can restore calm after years of ideological polarization in the Catholic Church
As news of the official cause of death spread, tributes poured in from across the globe. The 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church is united in grief, remembering a pope who championed inclusion, justice, and compassion
The pope simplified the Vatican’s traditions for mourning and burying a pontiff
His first words from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica—“Brothers and sisters, good evening”—set the tone for a pontificate that would challenge norms, favor mercy over dogma, and bring the papacy closer to the people.
Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis dealt with multiple health issues, including chronic knee and back pain that required the use of a wheelchair.
Recognition for the architect behind Barcelona's Sagrada Familia highlights his lifelong dedication to faith and architecture
After 38 days hospitalized with pneumonia, the 88-year-old pontiff made his first public appearance on Sunday from the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, just before returning to Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City
There is no official word on when Pope Francis might return to the Vatican. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20, his discharge remains uncertain
The pope also marked the 12th anniversary of his election while in the hospital last Thursday, underscoring his dedication to his role even in the face of significant health challenges
The Pope's hospitalization has been marked by cautious optimism from his medical team
According to Reuters, although his condition had appeared to stabilize over the weekend, Monday's developments have led doctors to maintain a “guarded” prognosis, meaning the pope remains in a fragile state
On his tenth day in the hospital with double pneumonia, Pope Francis remains alert and well-oriented while continuing high-flow oxygen therapy
Despite the severity of his illness, Pope Francis remains in good spirits.