Editor's note: Official funeral plans have been announced for Pope Francis. Click here for the latest on Tuesday, April 22. After a final appearance at St. Peter's Square following Easter Mass, Pope ...

CNN — (CNN) — Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full of pomp and pageantry, as the world’s Catholics bid him ...

Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died on Monday morning at the age of 88. Francis' life and time as pope, which was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of ...

Francis' coffin reached St. Mary Major Basilica, his chosen burial place, following Mass in the morning at St. Peter's Square ...

Cardinals have set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday in St. Peter's Square, and a public viewing from Wednesday in St. Peter ...

Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...

Pope Francis died on Monday (April 21, 2025), according to a statement released by the Vatican. The first Latin American ...

Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church's leader for the last 12 years, died at age 88 on Monday. In the days following a pope's death or resignation, the Vatican is tasked with both honoring the ...

First lady Melania Trump, whose fashion is often thought to reflect her mood, wore a black lace veil to the funeral of Pope Francis. The former fashion model, the first practicing Catholic to serve as ...

From the Camerlengo formally calling out the Pope’s baptismal name three times to confirm ...