FULL: Pope Francis funeral in Vatican City
A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter’s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.
A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter’s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.
Pope Francis remembered with massive, historic funeral
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
How to watch Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square and will be led by the dean of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square and will be led by the dean of the College of Cardinals.
Why popes are traditionally buried in three coffins — and why Francis broke with tradition
A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own burial rites.
A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own burial rites.
Catholic church mourns death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. This morning, cardinals of the church began planning for his funeral. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to talk about the latest updates.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. This morning, cardinals of the church began planning for his funeral. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to talk about the latest updates.
Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.
Pope Francis death: World leaders, celebrities react to his passing
World leaders and public figures are paying tribute to Pope Francis.
World leaders and public figures are paying tribute to Pope Francis.
Death of Pope Francis: What to know about his funeral and burial
The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.
The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.
Pope Francis appears for Easter Sunday blessing
A surprise appearance from Pope Francis came this Easter Sunday. He greeted people at The Vatican following Sunday mass. He also met up with United States Vice President J.D. Vance.
A surprise appearance from Pope Francis came this Easter Sunday. He greeted people at The Vatican following Sunday mass. He also met up with United States Vice President J.D. Vance.
Billionaire televangelist slashes price on $14.6M Florida condo amid scrutiny over church wealth: report
Another Sunny Isles Beach condo worth $9.6 million is linked to the Macedo family, according to a report.
Another Sunny Isles Beach condo worth $9.6 million is linked to the Macedo family, according to a report.
Doctors: Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement'
In an update from The Vatican, doctors say Pope Francis has improved slightly and is responding well to treatment. He has now been in the hospital for almost three weeks. FOX 35's Connor Hansen has the latest news from Rome.
In an update from The Vatican, doctors say Pope Francis has improved slightly and is responding well to treatment. He has now been in the hospital for almost three weeks. FOX 35's Connor Hansen has the latest news from Rome.
Pope Francis shares first audio message since hospitalization: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Palm Bay Councilman responds to controversial comments he made about Muslims in America
A Palm Bay councilman is under fire from the public for controversial comments he made on social media about Muslims in America.
A Palm Bay councilman is under fire from the public for controversial comments he made on social media about Muslims in America.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Ocala violated First Amendment with prayer vigil, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that the City of Ocala violated the First Amendment of the United States Constitution when it hosted a prayer vigil in 2014.
A federal judge ruled that the City of Ocala violated the First Amendment of the United States Constitution when it hosted a prayer vigil in 2014.
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism, was confirmed at New Year's Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
New Jersey church fire: Massive blaze destroys Fountain of Life Center
Dozens of firefighters battled a massive fire that destroyed The Fountain of Life Center church and school in Florence Township, New Jersey.
Dozens of firefighters battled a massive fire that destroyed The Fountain of Life Center church and school in Florence Township, New Jersey.
7-year-old girl paralyzed in swimming accident: ‘We believe God’s healing her’
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with a football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games.
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with a football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games.