Pope Leo XIV reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Francis’ death. The pope’s residence hasn’t always been in the ...

The most recent pope buried there was Benedict XVI, who was laid to rest in January 2023 in the former tomb of John Paul II ... Before him, Popes Paul V, Clement VIII, Sixtus V, Pius V, Nicholas ...

Pope Leo XIV made his first outing since his election on Saturday, making a surprise stop to pray at the tomb of his predecessor. On Saturday afternoon, the new pontiff travelled to a sanctuary ...

For the latest, view our story for Sunday, May 11. Pope Leo XIV paid respects at the tomb of Pope Francis on May 10, after signaling in a meeting with senior Church leaders he would continue his ...

Pope Francis’ simple, unadorned tomb had received almost universal praise until a torrent of criticism was unleashed by graphic designers out of alignment over how the Pope’s name was engraved ...

VATICAN CITY-Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on May 10, heading about an hour’s drive east of Rome for a visit to a Catholic shrine and stopping on the way back to pay ...

The longest conclave in history lasted two years and a nine months, from the death of Clement IV in November 1268 until the election of Pope Gregory X ... Urban VII, lasting just 13 days.

Pope Leo XIV made his first outing since his election on Saturday, making a surprise stop to pray at the tomb of his predecessor. On Saturday afternoon, the new pontiff travelled to a sanctuary ...

Entering the church to a few shouts of "Viva il papa" (Long live the pope), Leo walked slowly to Francis' tomb, laying a white flower on it. Sign up here. He then knelt in prayer for a few moments.

VATICAN CITY —Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome for a visit to a Catholic shrine and stopping on the way back to pay respects ...

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and hours after vowing to humbly follow in his ...