Apr 26 Watch 4:44 What to expect as the College of Cardinals prepares to elect a new pope By John Yang Saturday’s funeral and burial of Pope Francis mark the beginning of nine days of official mourning at the Vatican, with cardinals leading masses each day. The words of their homilies will be closely examined and analyzed for clues about what’s… Continue watching
Apr 26 PHOTOS: Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis at his funeral and last popemobile ride By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 6:44 Vatican readies for Francis’ funeral and potentially polarizing papal conclave By Malcolm Brabant, Sonia Kopelev At the Vatican, a last chance for the faithful to view Pope Francis in his casket before his funeral on Saturday. More than a quarter-million people over three days of public viewing processed by Francis, resting in a simple wood… Continue watching
Apr 25 How Pope Francis’ tomb and final tribute will reflect his ‘humble’ life By Giada Zampano, Associated Press Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just before his burial. Continue reading
Apr 25 More than 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis during public viewings By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Tens of thousands of mourners waited hours in line over three days to bid farewell to Francis, who died Monday after suffering a stroke at the age of 88. A higher-than-expected turnout prompted the Vatican to extend the basilica’s opening… Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Pope Francis’ funeral By Joshua Barajas After the pope’s death Monday, mourners from around the world have come to view his “mortal remains” ahead of Saturday’s funeral. Continue reading
Apr 25 Trump and other heads of state among dignitaries traveling to Rome for Pope Francis funeral By Colleen Barry, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei are among the leaders arriving Friday. Continue reading
Apr 24 Pope’s doctor recounts final moments, says Francis died ‘without suffering’ By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Dr. Sergio Alfieri said that the pope "died without suffering, at home.'' The doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning. Continue reading
Apr 24 Pope Francis lies in state as thousands of mourners pay their respects By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The last numbers released by the Vatican said more than 50,000 people had paid their last respects in the first 12 hours of the public viewing starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 5:09 Mourners crowd Vatican to honor Pope Francis and say farewell By Malcolm Brabant, Zeba Warsi Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis' casket was brought for three days of viewing. The pontiff, who died Monday at age 88, will be celebrated this Saturday in an elaborate funeral mass. Mourners came from all corners… Continue watching