Vatican reveals what Pope Francis said before his death, describes his final hours: ‘Gesture of farewell’ By . Chris Nesi. Published April 22, 2025, 12:56 p.m. ET.

Pope Francis, the groundbreaking leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, read the announcement of the pope's death from ...

The Vatican has announced a date to begin the conclave. The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing Pope Francis' successor on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The so-called “sede vacante” stamps include an image used by the Vatican in official documents in periods between popes: two crossed keys but no papal headgear.

The Vatican is prioritizing secrecy ahead of the conclave to pick a new pope — as it has for hundreds of years — but in the digital age, that process looks a bit different.

VATICAN CITY, April 16 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday thanked members of the medical team who saved his life during a five-week hospital stay for a serious case of double pneumonia, ...

The Vatican printed stamps in four face values: at 1.25 euros ($1.42), 1.30 euros, 2.45 euros and 3.20 euros. They carry the words “Citta del Vaticano” — Vatican City — and “Sede Vacante ...