holy see pope francis

News

Pope Francis, funeral

As a diplomat, Pope Francis won breakthroughs and faced frustrations

Cuba thaw and inked a deal with China on bishop appointments. His calls for peace and to fight climate change were not always heeded.

Catholic News Agency · 3h

What to know about Pope Francis’ Saturday morning funeral

Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope. He will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

BBC on MSN · 7h

Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.

Pope Francis, Vatican and St. Peter's

NBC News · 9h

Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as hundreds of thousands come to view Pope Francis

The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square, after which the Vatican press office is expected to release details of the conclave that will elect the next pontiff.

Pioneer Press · 6m

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

Roman neighbors and retired flight attendants Aurelia Ballarini and Francesca Codato came to pay respects to Pope Francis on Friday with very different motivations. Ballarini, 72, was coming to terms with her grief, and Codato, 78, was seeking forgiveness.

USA TODAY · 6h

How did Pope Francis die? No suffering, but pope went into coma before stroke: Vatican

When Pope Francis died, he was recovering at the Vatican after a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia and other health issues.

A deleted condolence

CBS News on MSN · 6h

How the papal conclave will choose a new pope after the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

BBC on MSN · 10h

Israel's muted response to Pope Francis's death signals tensions over Gaza

And it is the ambassador, Yaron Sideman, who will represent Israel at the funeral of Pope Francis. This is in marked contrast to the heads of state or government who will be atten

Religion News Service · 10h

A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican

Coming at a time of effusive global mourning over Francis’ death, the decision to delete the post appeared to reflect the tensions that have emerged between Israel and the Vatican over Francis’ frequent criticism of Israel’s conduct during the war in Gaza.

3hon MSN

Pope Francis funeral latest: Pontiff’s coffin sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church

The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed in a private ceremony held by the Vatican ahead of Saturday’s funeral after ...

DC News Now on MSN1h

10 US cardinals among those selecting Pope Francis’ successor

Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.

8hon MSN

Cardinals to seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin will be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body ...

4hon MSN

Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic service

Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic service - World leaders including US President Donald Trump, ...

2hon MSN

White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever

An audience with the pope is a day to remember. But only on Capitol Hill would the day after the pope visited become even ...

The Canadian Press on MSN5h

Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity

Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope ...

9hon MSN

Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump forced to take backseat behind Prince William

Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday morning with dignitaries from around the world heading to the Vatican for ...

10hon MSN

What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending

Pope Francis has continued to break with tradition even in death, having requested before he died several changes to the ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results