Sergio Alfieri, his surgeon, said he saw the late pontiff on Saturday afternoon in good spirits.

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The second General Congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for ...

A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and even his death — ...

Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on ...

As he glided around St Peter's Square in his popemobile on Sunday, the fact he was 88 and had just spent several weeks in hospital somehow seemed a distant memory. Then everything changed.

Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square on the ...

In East Timor, where Francis’ final outdoor Mass drew nearly half of the population last September, President Jose ...

Pope Francis' final words before his death expressed gratitude to the man who had been by his side throughout his ...

Pope Francis’ final moments were peaceful, and he managed to give one last farewell to his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, ...

Seconds before he slipped into a coma, Pope Francis raised his frail hand from the bed he lay dying and made a loving ...

Vance traveled to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and met with Pope Francis just one day before his death at ...