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Pope Francis Casket Open to Public Mourning in St Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica will be kept open until midnight on Wednesday and Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn.
Pope Francis’ body lies in state for 3 days of public viewing at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral
The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...
Pope Francis’ body transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis’ body was placed by the main altar in St Peter's Basilica after his open coffin was carried in a solemn ...
Bells toll as Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of public viewing
The bells of St. Peter’s are tolling as the body of Pope Francis is transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived to the ...
How Francis broke a church taboo with LGBTQ+ outreach
Francis never changed church doctrine on homosexuality or budged on the question of marriage. But he offered a revolutionary ...
Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Square in Solemn Procession
Pope Francis’ coffin was carried in a procession from his residency at the Vatican to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, where ...
Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse
Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...