Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, has broken with tradition when it comes to where he is being laid to rest – choosing ...

Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the basilica he visited ...

New, almost life-size statues discovered in a necropolis in Pompeii. Details about the possible Roman priestess.

Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

Francesco Rutelli, who knows everything about Rome, has spoken in his books about the Possession ceremony. This is where ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...