Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world. But within its boundaries can be found a staggering collection of ...

Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.

ABC News’ Michael Strahan talks about the religious and historical significance of the city following the death of the ...

Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.

The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...

Argentine Marcelo Bruno jumped into a car early on Thursday and set off on the long drive to Rome from Syracuse on the island ...

In the streets around the Vatican, where Pope Francis used to make impromptu outings, some of the shopkeepers are mourning ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral​ Mass at the Vatican. Here's what ...

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 26. Here's how to watch the service from home.

The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...

The public mourning period presents a major security challenge: how to accommodate all the people who want to see the pope - ...