St. Peter's Basilica opens for public to pay respects to Pope Francis before funeral

The Vatican City (AP) – The Vatican Bachelica opened St. Peter to the public public on Wednesday to advance their final respectPope FrancisWith thousands of people who fill the central corridor and Swiss guards who stand in attention. Francis’s body will be located in the state in Bazilica until a funeral and was buried on … Read more

Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, thousands wait to pay respects

The Vatican City – Pope Francis will be placed to rest on Saturday after lying in the state for a period of three days in the Church of St. Peter, where it is expected that the believers will flow to pay their respect for the first time in Latin America in history. On Tuesday, the … Read more

Vice President JD Vance was one of the last people to see Pope Francis alive

Not long before what would become his final public appearance, a blessing of the crowds gathered for Easter Sunday mass in St Peter’s Square and an unexpected popemobile tour of the piazza, Pope Francis welcomed Vice President JD Vance. Among the last individuals to interact with the pontiff before his passing early Monday morning (April … Read more

Pope Francis’ death: Tributes from world leaders pour in

The greeting of Pope Francis on Monday, as was the reaction of other ministers and world leaders to the news of his death. Watch “Francis: The People’s Pope 1936-2025,” Tuesday at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT on ABC. The White House issued in a short statement, saying: “The comfort in Salam, Pope Francis”, … Read more

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. The cause of death has not been shared. Francis had chronic lung disease, and he was admitted to a hospital … Read more

Pope Francis dies at age 88: The world reacts

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. Francis suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man. He was admitted to a … Read more

JD Vance was One of many Final Individuals to See Pope Francis Alive, Video Exhibits

JD Vance Hangs Out With Pope Francis … Earlier than His Dying Revealed April 21, 2025 4:30 AM PDT JD Vance was one of many final individuals who noticed Pope Francis alive, assembly with the pontiff on Easter Sunday on the Vatican in Rome earlier than his demise. President Trump’s VP briefly interacted with Francis … Read more

Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire … Read more

Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids

The Vatican City (AP)-US Vice President JD VANCE met with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they entered into a long-distance tangle about migratory deportation plans in the Trump administration. Francis, who recovers from a seizure close to pneumonia, received Vans in a reception room at the Vatican Hotel where he lives. … Read more

Pope Francis appears for Easter Sunday blessing after meeting JD Vance at Vatican

Rome and London – Pope Francis appeared on Sunday in Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican for the blessing of Easter, after a previous brief meeting with Vice President JD Vance. The Apostolic Press Office in the Vatican said in a statement that Vans arrived in the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican shortly after … Read more