VATICAN CITY (AP) — World ... Vatican says about 200,000 people have flocked to Pope Francis’ funeral Mass. The brief statement did not specify if that was in St. Peter’s Square alone.

Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire and an end to the war in Gaza. The Israeli strike July 17 hit the Holy Family Catholic Church compound that Pope Francis called daily from the start of the war until he died.

The Pontiff also once more renewed his appeal for negotiations and a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

More than 250,000 people participated in the service in St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican. About 150,000 more lined the 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) procession route from Vatican City ...

After an early morning attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and peace in the region.

The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of mourners visited to pay their respects to Pope Francis who died on ...

Vatican City (CNN) — The bells of St ... More than 250,000 people participated in the service in St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican. About 150,000 more lined the 6-kilometer ...