This morning, the pro eligendo Pontifice Mass was held at the tomb of Peter, the first act of the Conclave that will elect ...

Catholic Prayer Journal: This three-month devotional with guidance from Scripture, the saints and Christ himself has daily ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

Francis was a lifelong soccer fan — and occasional youth goalkeeper — and a card-carrying member of his ... spiritual birthplace of the club, for a Mass to celebrate the life of Francis.

The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square. The booklet, published on the Vatican's website, external, is 87 pages long and ...

An Post is offering to send Mass or sympathy cards to the Vatican for free for people who wish to pay their respects to Pope Francis. The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been dubbed by ...

The Irish postal service is offering to send Mass or sympathy cards to the Vatican for free for people who wish to honour the late head of the catholic church. The 88-year-old died early on Easter ...

An Post is offering free delivery on mass cards to the Vatican for those who wish to send their condolences following the death of the Pope. The initiative launched this morning and will continue ...

The Roman Catholic churches will conduct prayers and a mass will be held for the repose of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, every day till his funeral, the archbishop of Calcutta, Reverend Thomas ...

a pope who was simple, humble." Just hours after hearing the news, Peña called for a holy hour — a time of prayer, silence and music. The doors of the church were opened, giving the community ...

“The tomb should be in the earth; simple ... prayer early Wednesday, April 23. The public viewing was scheduled to end late April 25 with another prayer service to close the coffin. Matteo Bruni, ...

(File photo: Handout via Reuters/Vatican Media) Pope Francis walks inside St. Peter's Basilica to lead a private Mass in a side chapel ... of 2013 were billeted in simple rooms.