World: In the will, Francis requested that his tomb be placed directly in the earth, “simple, without particular decoration.” ...

World leaders, cardinals and at least 200,000 of the faithful are expected to gather in the Vatican on Saturday morning to ...

The College of Cardinals met in the Vatican’s Synod Hall on Tuesday and confirmed the funeral would take place at 10am (6pm ...

“I wish that my last earthly journey conclude in this very ancient Marian sanctuary where I went ... Here is an incomplete list of the countries Pope Francis visited: Mongolia.

While several cardinals are already front-runners to become the next Pope, four contenders have emerged as the strongest on ...

Understanding how Divine Mercy fulfills, rather than replaces, the Sacred Heart message.

Amid papal mourning, an annual celebration of the Divine Mercy reminds the faithful that Easter joy triumphs over tears, with ...

In line, outside the Marian church's enclosure ... It may be more or less agreeable, but it is their way of showing faith, devotion. Like it or not, it is a feeling full of mysticism and ...

Next came their mothers, to join the little assembly. Soon, other groups were formed, and the devotion rapidly became popular. Holy souls, troubled by the disorderly conduct which always increases ...

The 88-year-old Pope paused to pray before the venerated icon of the Virgin Mary known as Salus Populi Romani, according to a ...

This personal ritual reflects not only his strong Marian devotion, but also his desire to remain rooted in the simple and close spirituality that characterizes his pontificate. Thus, while the ...