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

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

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

The rare letter, signed "Napole", is expected to fetch between €12,000 and €15,000 ($14,000–$17,000) at the Osenat auction ...

The archaeological partnership between Tunisia and Italy, which began in the 1960s, continues to grow stronger through agreements between specialised institutions and research conducted by experts ...

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer ...

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 will be auctioned this weekend, in a reminder of France’s complicated past relationship with the Vatican ...

Sources close to Prince Harry told People magazine that King Charles, who is battling cancer, has been avoiding his younger ...

Queen Camilla has told how Charles has no plans to reduce his busy schedule during cancer treatment because it is his passion for his role as monarch that "keeps him going" ...