Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where six other popes are buried.

The pope was released from a lengthy hospital stay less than a month ago for a life-threatening respiratory condition.

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

AP ROME — Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday after 38 days battling a severe case of pneumonia in both ...

Pope Francis had been suffering from health issues in the weeks before his death, including a more than one-month stay in the ...

The death of the pope comes a day after he made what would be his final public appearance on Easter Sunday when he greeted ...

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

The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, after being released from hospital on March 23, following a five-week stay which saw ...

Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025. His death came one day after a brief appearance to ...

Easter symbolizes the renewal of life, and Monday morning, the Catholic Church is mourning the loss of its leader.

After the funeral for Pope Francis, there are nine days of official mourning. During this period, cardinals arrive in Rome to ...