His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple ...

World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the ...

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...

“St. Francis is a beloved figure known for his humility, love for the poor and patronage of the environment,” Morgan said.