His casket was placed in front of the basilica’s main altar, on a slight ramp, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention.

To the chanting of Christ's promise, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter's Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at ...

Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell played a key role in the lead-up to Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday. Pope Francis live stream. Pope Francis lying in state. Pope Francis Rite of ...

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...

On Wednesday, the coffin containing Pope Francis's body will be solemnly transferred to Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican ...

Pope Francis breathed his last on April 21, 2025. He was suffering from complex respiratory issues, including bronchitis and double pneumonia, and died of a stroke.

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

Thousands of people had made an early morning pilgrimage to St. Peter's Square April 23 to witness the transfer and pray for ...

Thousands have gathered around St Peter’s Basilica to mourn Pope Francis, who died from a stroke and subsequent heart failure ...