"He was dear to all people, very down to earth. You’ve never seen any of that kind of person, so humbled," said James Dmello, ...

Dozens of world leaders gathered in St. Peter’s Square, with President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky seated in the ...

The pontiff will be laid to rest after a Mass in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The first Jesuit and first ...

Mourners will bid a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday during his funeral Mass, which is expected to draw ...

It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

As the night fell on Rome, a long line of mourners — children, nuns, tourists and others — still waited outside the ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

The shortest conclave history was in 1503, when Pope Julius II was elected in just under 10 hours. The 2013 papal conclave, ...

In this special deep-dive episode of Inside the Vatican, host Colleen Dulle guides listeners through the rituals, rules, and ...

Cardinal Bergoglio was the first pope to choose the name Francis, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. It was a significant choice. The man we know from history as St. Francis lived at the turn of 13th ...

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.