President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos are set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican City.

The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to...

Since the death of Pope Francis on Monday the atmosphere in Rome has been strangely one of 'business as usual'.

Following his death on Monday, Pope Francis' body has been taken to lie in state at St Peter's. Mourners will be able to view his body for three days before his funeral.

Rome is a city getting ready. Security cordons and a heavy police and army presence around the Vatican and the wider area give an indication of the size of the events which will take place here in the coming days.

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Several world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, which is likely to also draw a huge crowd in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Prince William will attend Pope Francis' funeral on behalf of his father, King Charles III, Us Weekly can confirm.

April 23 (UPI) -- Mourners began filing past the open coffin of the late Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday as a three-day period of lying in state got underway in the Vatican.

Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learnt Pope Francis had died at age 88, to say a last goodbye to a pontiff she believes brought important changes to the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis' funeral procession and public viewing in St. Peter's Basilica following his death at 88.

Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has mourned the death of Pope Francis. Obi, who is in Rome for the Pope's burial, said the

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held Saturday in St. Peter's Square, attended by President Trump and other global leaders, including the Ukrainian and French presidents.

The Prince of Wales will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican City. Prince William will represent King Charles at the service which will take place on the morning of April 26th 2025....

President Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin are among the leaders due to be in attendance.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he initially had some doubts given his poor health, Vatican News reported Tuesday.The Argentine pontiff, who had been recovering after being hospitalized for five weeks with pneumonia, died Monday at age 88. He made his last public appearance Sunday, delivering a blessing and looping around Vatican City's famous square in his popemobile.Francis initially had doubts about the ride, Vatican News reported. “Do you think I can manage it?’’ the pope asked Massimiliano Strappetti, his personal health care assistant, according to the news agency.The pope was reassured, and he stopped to reach out to people, especially children, as he was driven through the crowd of 50,000 — the first time since his release from the hospital that he had mixed with the faithful at large. Afterward, Francis told Strappetti, “Thank you for bringing me back to the square,” Vatican News said.The…

Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.

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Opinion:The upcoming sight of Trump at the Vatican stirs thoughts so ruinous, I’d need months in the confessional to repent, writes John Casey.

King Frederik of Denmark has announced that he will be making an official visit to Japan. Receiving an invitation from the Japanese government, King Frederik will be visiting Japan from 23 to 25 April. He...