Rome, Italy – About 250,000 mourners in Vatican City fell into hushed silence on Saturday morning as the funeral for Pope Francis began. The church choir echoed through loudspeakers across the ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans who are now pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia.

Pope Francis' coffin is now entombed, Vatican says The Vatican has announced that Francis' coffin has now been entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome.

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans who are now pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia.

Pope Francis on Friday was discharged from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring, with his surgeon saying the pontiff is ...

Pope Francis was first admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital Feb. 14 after battling bronchitis. He had been struggling to speak and even breathe during public appearances before that.

Pope Francis consoles Serena Subania and Matteo Rugghia, left, who lost their 5-year-old daughter Angelica on Friday night, as he leaves the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome on ...

It was here that Pope Clement VII holed up during the Sack of Rome in 1527, eventually escaping the city. If you’re here to pay respects to Francis, you’ll probably want to spend some time in ...

Pope Francis left Singapore for Rome on Friday, after a demanding trip across Southeast Asia and Oceania in which he urged action on climate change, pressed for interfaith dialogue, and reinforced ...

ROME — Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his ...