Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a ...

Catholic voters swung behind Donald Trump in the election. But his and Pope Francis’ visions couldn’t be further apart on ...

In a new book, Pope Francis called for an investigation into whether Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza constitutes a genocide ...

Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal ...

Pope Francis approved a new edition of the liturgical rites in April this year and received the first copy of the printed volume on Nov. 4. The new edition of the liturgical book was presented ...

After the funeral of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, the pope asked that the protocols for papal funerals be revised to evoke ...

Pope Francis approved a new edition of the liturgical rites in April this year and received the first copy of the printed volume on Nov. 4. The new edition of the liturgical book was presented ...

The Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has released a revised version of the ceremonial guide for papal funerals. This guide was streamlined at Pope Francis' request.

During her 16 years in office, former German chancellor Angela Merkel served alongside countless world leaders. In her new ...

In a new formal rite published on Nov 20, the Vatican said Pope Francis would forgo a centuries ... in 2023 he wanted to simplify the elaborate, book-long funeral rites that have been used ...

On most days, Chef Shawn Claybrone feeds hundreds of people in need through her work for Pope Francis Center. That work will ...

By focusing on the most salacious parts of its history, as well as recent U.S. politics, the book Opus doesn't shed much ...