Vatican

Participants in Youth Jubilee take part in “Via Lucis”

Apr 28, 2025

Thousands of young people from around the world, in Rome for their Jubilee and to pay their respects to Pope Francis, gather to pray the “Via Lucis”, reflecting on the Resurrection.
Pope’s burial place a powerful symbol of papacy

Apr 28, 2025

Pope Francis’ decision to be buried in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major is “surprising… but not novel,” according to historian Donald Prudlo, who in this interview reflects on the significance of papal burial places.
Crowds flock to tomb of Pope Francis

Apr 28, 2025

All eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new pontiff
Cardinal Re at Requiem Mass: Pope Francis, a shepherd of the people

Apr 27, 2025

In his homily at the Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, the Dean of the College of Cardinals recalls the highlights of his intense and prophetic 12 years of pontificate marked by his closeness to the people, especially the least and the last amongst us, and his deep love for the Church open to everyone.
Cardinals bid farewell to Francis, hailing him the 'people’s pope'

Apr 26, 2025

Francis’ voice stood out as one of peace, always insisting that 'war is a defeat for humanity,' says Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re
Crowds applaud pope's coffin as Vatican funeral begins

Apr 26, 2025

Francis sought to steer the centuries-old Church into a more inclusive direction during his 12-year papacy
Up at dawn for front-row seat to history at Francis' funeral

Apr 26, 2025

Many had woken up at dawn while others slept in their cars before Catholic faithful poured into St. Peter's Square from all corners of the globe on April 26, fueled by a desire to honor Pope Francis.
Those who are “last” will be the last to say goodbye

Apr 26, 2025

Vatican News Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the initiative for several people from the margins of society to welcome Pope Francis' mortal remains to their permanent resting place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Pope Francis’ life recalled in Deed placed in coffin

Apr 26, 2025

The Deed for the Pious Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has been placed in his coffin, which was sealed in a solemn rite ahead of his Requiem Mass.
Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects.