VATICAN CITY, April 23 (Reuters) - Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to say a final goodbye to a pontiff she ...

From Spain to Rwanda, from Ecuador to the United States, upwards of half a million people packed St. Peter’s Square and lined the streets of Rome to say goodbye ... a view of a sign that said ...

As Catholics around the world said goodbye to Pope Francis, the South Florida community is remembering his impact and two families who were in Rome were ... family made the sign of the cross ...

In 2019, Hayley and Tony Grese flew to Rome as newlyweds to receive a special marriage blessing from Pope Francis. Sign up for our ... "It's a final goodbye to somebody who taught us so much ...

By Motoko Rich Reporting from Rome I never had the chance to say hello. But I stood in line to say goodbye. After Pope ... I was reassured by this vibrant sign of new life. I had stood in line ...

Those in attendance came from countries across the world. Some came specifically for the funeral, others had planned to be in Rome on pilgrimage, and for still others, Francis was simply the ...

This is the second time I’ve been away from Rome when a pope has died ... Later, Massimo texts one last time: would I like to come say goodbye to the Pope? He sends me the Vatican’s booklet ...

VATICAN CITY — As pilgrims and world leaders alike prepare to say goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral Saturday, Rome is racing to get ready. The city is blocking off roads and calling in ...

Long Islanders Vincent LeVien and his family were among thousands of devout Catholics traveling to St. Peter’s Square in Rome to celebrate the canonization of a 15-year-old prodigy this week ...

As Pope Francis Lies in State, Catholics Gather in Rome to Say Goodbye By Angelo Amante and Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern ...