Ongoing restoration work within St. Peter's Basilica is providing a rare glimpse into centuries-old details that have been obscured by time and grime. The meticulous cleaning and examination are uncov ...

Vatican City — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter's Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher ...

The smallest country in the World, the Vatican City is full of incredible things to do and sites to see. From St. Peter's ...

St. Peter's Basilica is filled with art from some of Italy's most famous artists ... occupy the facade of Saint Peter Basilica in Vatican City. 9. The Baldacchino was a divisive addition At ...

transported from the chapel of Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican on April 23, 2025. The Pope died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on April 21, 2025.

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican opened St. Peter's Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss ...

Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over 120 years to be buried outside the holy city, according to Vatican News.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that ... Rome from Brindisi, Italy, for an operation.

(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)(Gregorio Borgia / AP) VATICAN CITY — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the ...

Hundreds of thousands filled St. Peter’s Square and lined the streets of Vatican City to bid a solemn farewell to a widely ...