April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated it with acts of ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered attention following the passing of Pope Francis is the fate of the Fisherman's ...

Viewership of the 2024 film, which was nominated for Best Picture and won Adapted Screenplay, boomed 283% on Monday following ...

Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis ...

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

The College of Cardinals gather some 15 to 20 days after a pope's death or resignation to elect a new faith leader, beginning ...

Obviously, when I saw him, I didn’t know that he had less than 24 hours still on this Earth,” Vance said Wednesday.

The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the Altar of Confession in ...

Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and ...

The Vatican subsequently released Pope Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the ...