Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the ...

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

"Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II, so we expect demand and thus prices for travel and ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

In a moment that stunned the Catholic world and beyond, Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, just one day after appearing before crowds at Easter Sunday Mass.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...