Nor, evidently, was it Francis’. When Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on Dec. 31, 2022, at age 95, the Register took note of what a “happy” and holy death he’d had: He had ample time to ...

Francis chose priesthood in his 20s and, in 1963, graduated with a degree in philosophy from the Colegio de San José in San Miguel, The Holy See said. In 1969, he was ordained a priest by ...

The photos of Pope Francis lying lifeless in his coffin reveal far more than meets the eye — and every detail tells a story. From the untraditional casket to the personal items placed alongside ...

Pope Francis' death will now kick start the Catholic Church's elaborate and ... will be in charge of running the administration and finances of the Holy See — otherwise known as the ...

A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Happy Palm Sunday, Happy Holy Week,” in yet another reassuring public ...

The Holy See has not yet commented on whether Pope Francis will participate in Holy Week ceremonies, with the Vatican press office indicating that “it is premature to discuss this” and ...