The great ones of the earth are all around a coffin which, in the simplicity of its raw wood, seems smaller than usual. But ...

Ahead of Pope Francis's funeral Saturday, Italy and the Vatican are implementing a massive security plan that includes ...

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

With royals, presidents and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful heading to Rome following Pope Francis's death, Italy ...

Pope Francis, the pontiff whose acts of love and humility rippled through his papacy, is being laid to rest in a service he ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

The 1980 execution of four American churchwomen was one of the most shocking human rights crimes of the twentieth century. No ...

With royals, presidents and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithfuls heading to Rome following Pope Francis's death, Italy and the Vatican are rolling out a massive security plan.

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...