Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...

The body of Pope Francis was transferred on Wednesday to St. Peter’s Basilica ... In his will, Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, said he wanted to be buried in a tomb that “was simple, without ...

The tomb of Pope Paul VI lies in the extensive system of vaults called the Vatican Grottoes, built under St. Peter's Basilica in the 1500s. No surprise, then, that Francis’s arrangements for his ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

The people of Lucera were known to compare him with St. Francis of Assisi, from whom he derived his name. He died in 1742 and was canonized in 1986.

In a press conference after his election, Pope Francis said his name honoured St Francis of Assisi, and that he was inspired by his Brazilian friend Cardinal Claudio Hummes. The pontiff told ...

At 9 a.m., Pope Francis ... s tomb, uncovered during excavations in the 1930s. This will be Francis’ temporary resting place until his burial on Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major ...

Francis is not the only pope to rest there. Seven others are buried on the grounds, most notably St. Pius V, who established ...

The Igreja de São Francisco looks rather plain on the outside, sporting a stone facade with elements of gothic and baroque styles, but step inside and you'll see gold: lots and lots of it.

he will make a decision if he wants to move there (as is the tradition) or if he wants to stay at Casa Santa Marta (as Pope Francis who broke the tradition did).