Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St. Peter's Square, Rome is preparing to ...

Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.

Pope Francis is lying in state at Vatican City. Officials said nearly 20,000 mourners paid their respects on Wednesday.

Vatican authorities kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night as an estimated 50,000 people lined around St. Peter's Square ...

Along with numerous high-ranking politicians, many royals are expected to attend Pope Francis's funeral this weekend. The ...

Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21 at the age of 88.

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

So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to ...