The body of Pope Francis is carried into St Peter's Basilica The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession from his Vatican residence to St Peter’s Basilica. The late Argentine pontiff, ...

In all the papal basilicas, the official document of closing the Holy Door has been deposited along with the key to the door ...

After the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025, his body was moved to St. Peter’s Basilica. Today was the last opportunity for mourners to pay their respects, as the coffin closed ...

The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica. Red-hatted cardinals ...

The Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, presided over a private rite on Friday evening to seal the ...

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an end — a time of ...

Faithful pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners ...

Pope Francis was brought in solemn procession to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning, where the late pontiff will lie in state for three days for mourners to pay their final respects and say ...

VATICAN CITY — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public viewing ahead of ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The sounds of bells and prayerful chants echoed throughout Vatican City as Francis’ body was carried in a simple wooden coffin through the square. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a solemn ...

Ever seen the world’s smallest country from the sky? Right now, you’re floating above Vatican City. Just 44 hectares big, but ...

ROME (CNS) — Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb as well as interact with its caretakers and archeologists to learn ...