The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...

Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the ...

According to tradition, the Salus Populi Romani was painted by Saint Luke the Evangelist. Before each of his international ...

Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.

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Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...