All posts tagged "Pope Francis"

Images of Pope Francis’ Tomb Released

Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released. Today, the first images of Pope...

Biden smiles in selfies with mourners at pope’s funeral as he’s forced to sit in the back

Former President Joe Biden, along with numerous global luminaries, attended Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. However, his departure from...

Funeral takes place for Pope Francis

Trump lands in Italy ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral after open coffin sealed

Donald Trump has arrived in Italy before Pope Francis’ funeral. The late pontiff’s open coffin was sealed in a private ceremony. The...

18 Africans among cardinals to elect new Pope

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, a historic spotlight is shining on...

Why popes are buried in 3 coffins

This may be familiar to many Catholics, but not everyone is aware that when a Pope passes away, he is buried in...

PHOTOS: Pope lies in open coffin in Vatican City

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, is currently lying in state in an open...

Pope’s funeral will be held on Saturday morning

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) on Saturday, the Vatican said. The funeral will...

Pope’s final testament released as he outlines burial wishes – read in full

A “simple” tomb “in the ground” bearing only the inscription “Franciscus” is among the Pope’s wishes for his burial, as revealed in...

Step-by-Step: The Catholic Church after the death of a Pope

When a pope passes away, the world mourns — but within the Vatican, a centuries-old process begins. From funeral rites to electing...