Known in the church as the Rite of the Closing of the Coffin of the Roman Pontiff, the sealing ceremony was held by Archbishop Diego Ravelli and Cardinal Kevin Farrell in St. Peter's Basilica. More ...

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over him. Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state ...

VATICAN CITY — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday, the eve of his ...

LONDON, UK — A surging tide of people — ranging from London retirees to former England soccer captain David Beckham — have lined up to file past Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it lies in state at ...

More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday, when his coffin was sealed ...