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The scene in Rome as the world mourns Pope Francis
Photographer Federica Valabrega walked the streets of Rome and Vatican City, taking the pulse of people’s reactions to the ...
The Death of Pope Francis: What Comes Next
The pontiff’s death initiated a well-structured series of rituals designed to mourn the loss of the 1.3 billion-member church ...
Pope Francis's Burial Wishes Revealed: Read His Final Testament in Full
The Pope requested a "simple" tomb bearing only the inscription "Franciscus", according to his final testament.
With Pope Francis, Biden Shared Grief, Trump Harbored Grievances
With his upcoming funeral, Pope Francis will one last time force the world to take a look at two U.S. Presidents who ...
Pope Francis mourned at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC as world reacts to his death
Pope Francis is being mourned at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC after the Vatican shared news of his death Monday.
What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration
During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex ...
What to Know About Funeral Arrangements for Pope Francis
Here’s what to know about the funeral rituals for Pope Francis.
Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church
Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...