APThe seat at the Vatican had been vacant for two days when a group of grey-clad nuns stood on St Peter's Square and started to sing.Softly at first then louder, as if to encourage those who ...
ReutersWorld leaders may be gathering on Saturday to pay their respects to a fellow statesman whose church has more members than their states have citizens.But they may also use the Pope's funeral ...
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered its condolences for Pope Francis, four days after his death.An earlier offer of condolences posted on social media by the ...
Santiago VanegasBBC News MundoJosé Ignacio BergoglioJosé Ignacio with his uncle, Jorge MarioTo his family, Pope Francis was simply "Jorge Mario" - even during the 12 years that he was ...
Before Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, tens of thousands of dignitaries, pilgrims and tourists will have had the chance to line up and pay their respects. But in the moments before his casket ...
The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession on Wednesday from his residence within the walls of Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.Red-hatted ...
Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican says.The date was decided after cardinals met in Vatican City on ...
