A Whimsical Creation by Francis Kurkdjian Maison Francis Kurkdjian introduces a joyful new addition to its prestigious lineup ...

While in the hospital during his last illness, Pope Francis was hard at work — and that important work included a focus on holy lives, including declaring American military chaplain Father Emil ...

With Pope Francis' funeral just hours away, the Vatican says about 250,000 paid their respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Basilica. Francis was known for his love of those on the margins ...

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter ... Bells tolled slowly as the coffin entered the basilica at 9.30 a.m. local time (3.30 a.m. ET) Wednesday, while mourners in the piazza ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday, the eve of his ...

People line up to pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state, inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) VATICAN CITY (AP ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday ...

The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday (April 23, 2025) as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived into the basilica, escorted by a procession of solemn ...

Vatican Master of Ceremonies Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli covers the face of late Pope Francis with a silk cloth before closing his casket in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Friday ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike ended Friday. Francis died on Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke.