Vatican News

Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar speech, but through his unique way of communicating more through actions than...

Mourners on Wednesday morning began filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose remains will lie in state inside the basilica for the next three...

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but he also generated more than his fair share of controversy.