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

VATICAN CITY — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

On Palm Sunday, the streets resounded with the sound of cracking whips and the sobbing of mourners as Christ staggered under ...

The pontiff’s death initiated a well-structured series of rituals designed to mourn the loss of the 1.3 billion-member church ...