Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a ...

Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple ...

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican ...

Pope Francis has made significant changes to the funeral rites that will be observed upon his death, streamlining the rituals ...

After speaking, Omar Harfouch performed his "Concerto for Peace" for some twenty minutes. Warmly applauded at the end of his ...

Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal ...

Pope Francis has revised the papal funeral rites, simplifying the rituals to reflect his role as a mere bishop. The changes ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican.

Pope Francis was joined by thousands of pilgrims in the Vatican on Sunday to celebrate the eighth annual World Day of the Poor to renew the Church’s commitment to “be close to the suffering ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has called for an investigation ... through the war and set off a firestorm by using words that Vatican diplomats usually avoid: “terrorism” and, according to ...