Vatican officials are asking visitors not to take selfies with the late Pope Francis as he lies in state inside St. Peter’s Basilica, telling them to put their phones away as they passed by the ...

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.

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.

Pope Francis, the head of state of Vatican City, died at 88 years old on Monday. Before his death, Pope Francis warned about the Vatican's pension fund.

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on Easter Monday.. The photographs show Francis dressed in his vestments ...