Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission ...

The Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature Saturday, revealing the American Pontiff’s embrace of traditional papal elements just two days after his historic election ...

"Authentic wisdom has more to do with recognizing the true meaning of life than with the availability of data." ...

The Vatican released the first photographs of the late pontiff this morning, showing his coffin laid out in t he chapel of the Santa Marta residence where he lived during his 12-year papacy.

The meaning behind the symbolic items at Pope Francis' funeral. ... Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday in a historic funeral that drew more than 250,000 people, according to the Vatican.

The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, ... We've taken a look at who was in the chapel and some of the symbolism on show in the images. Getty Images.

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The wax was stamped with a special coat of arms indicating the Vatican was in caretaker mode — which is also known as "interregnum". This coat of arms differs from the one used when a pope is alive.

The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, ... We've taken a look at who was in the chapel and some of the symbolism on show in the images. Image source, Getty Images.