Vatican News
Evening pilgrims bid farewell to Pope Francis ahead of Saturday funeral
Among the more than 250,000 people who made their way to the Vatican this week were the nocturnal pilgrims wanting... Read more
These are the heads of state and dignitaries who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Pope Francis’ funeral will be attended by dozens of heads of state, monarchs, foreign ministers, and other leaders from around... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin closed in private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin. Read more
1,800 Civil Protection volunteers on hand to streamline flow for Francis’ funeral
More than 1,800 Italian Civil Protection volunteers are currently deployed to coordinate and facilitate the flow of pilgrims paying their... Read more
Pope Francis’ historic appointments: 4 women helping to lead the Vatican
Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican. Read more
Preview of Pope Francis’ tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica
Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his pectoral... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome... Read more
PHOTOS: A timeline of Pope Francis’ 12 years as pope
Pope Francis was the 265th successor of St. Peter. Here is a timeline of key events during his papacy. Read more
The time Pope Francis visited a record shop and other personal moments
Pope Francis was a pope of “firsts,” and his pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes... Read more
Cardinal Becciu claims conclave vote despite loss of privileges
The former deputy Vatican secretary of state told Italian media as he left his native Sardinia for Rome on April... Read more
Jesuit superior Father Sosa: Pope Francis did not seek popularity
Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the first Jesuit pope in a press... Read more
Top ecumenical initiatives of Pope Francis: a retrospective
Like all popes since the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis made a point of reaching out to non-Catholics, building bridges... Read more
Here are the cardinals offering Masses for the 9 days of mourning for Pope Francis
In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis. Read more
Celebrities who met Pope Francis share their memories of the late pontiff
Celebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff. Read more
Opus Dei postpones adoption of new statutes
The Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei has significantly reduced the scope of its two-week general congress that began this week,... Read more
Pope Francis’ love for prisoners remained until the end
Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his pontificate. Read more
How Pope Francis spread devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
The popular devotion traces its origins to Germany, in 1612, when a priest ministered to a couple in a difficult... Read more
MAP: Remembering Pope Francis’ many apostolic journeys abroad
Pope Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries during his pontificate — many of which included a number... Read more
Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates
The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis’... Read more
Grief, sorrow in endless lines to bid farewell to Pope Francis
In the endless lines of pilgrims wishing to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, feelings of grief and sadness... Read more
