Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.

What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral, from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending - Tens of ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday following his death at the age of 88, with tens of thousands of mourners ...

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is leading a bipartisan delegation of senators to Rome for the funeral. Collins, who met the ...

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

If you want to watch Pope Francis' funeral on April 26, you will need to get up early. Some coverage will start as early as 3 ...

While no formal meeting is scheduled, the spokesperson said von der Leyen would seize “any opportunity” to engage with key ...

Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome time on ...

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

The next Pope will inherit not only Pope Francis ’s bold and controversial legacy of institutional reform, but also the ...

The Apostolic Nunciature and Catholic churches in Jordan offered prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis during a solemn requiem Mass held Thursday evening at the Sweifieh Parish - Mary of ...