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

It was not until 1298—24 years after Gregory X promulgated the Ubi periculum—that Pope Boniface VIII incorporated it into canon law, establishing it as the standard process for papal elections. Thus, ...

Officially recognized by Pope Boniface VIII in 1295, the relic has been venerated ... According to tradition, Charles found an ancient tomb in Saint-Maximin containing a mostly-complete skeleton ...

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 ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated a private Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St. Peter, before he was to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.

ROME -- Pope Leo XIV visited the papal summer palace south of Rome on Thursday as questions swirled whether he will use it ...

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 predecessor's footsteps.

On Monday morning, cardinals will hold their fifth general meeting since the pope's death ... was laid on the stone tomb. A couple of hours after opening, the large basilica was heaving, with ...

Many mourners flocking to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to view the tomb of Pope Francis have pointed out one flagrant error: the spacing in the tomb's inscription. In his will Francis left ...