Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and greet the faithful.

Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 ...

Pope Makes Surprise Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica Pope Francis made an unexpected visit to St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, wearing civilian clothes.

Pope Francis, who is recovering from life-threatening double pneumonia, made an unscheduled visit to St. Peter's Basilica on ...