Tag: Pope Francis

Funeral Mass recalls Pope Francis’ witness of service to the poor, advocacy for peace, and joy of the Gospel

Pope Francis’ decision to be buried in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major is “surprising… but not novel"

St. Peter's Square was marked by the image of a simple wooden coffin with the book of the Gospel open on top, as its pages slowly turned in the wind

Vatican News Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the initiative for several people from the margins of society to welcome Pope Francis' mortal remains to their permanent resting place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Following the funeral, the Church will enter the traditional nine-day period of mourning known as the Novendiales

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects

“Creating or sharing campaign videos, even with good intentions, risks turning a sacred discernment into a worldly spectacle,” David said

The group highlighted Pope Francis’ strong condemnation of economic systems that deepen poverty and inequality

He said the Pope's attention to moral, political, and social concerns made him a widely respected and admired global figure

The message came from Women of Faith – An Interfaith Collective, a diverse group representing multiple faiths and nationalities