In a deeply moving private ceremony at St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis’ coffin was sealed, closing a historic chapter.

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed.

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis in his casket before the public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica.

The camerlengo, a high-ranking Vatican official, seals the papal apartments and other offices ... a centuries-old practice of ...

After the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican carried out a centuries-old tradition by sealing his residences as part of the ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy. The death of the pontiff has set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.

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You can reach Shane by emailing [email protected] The Vatican has released the first photos of Pope Francis lying in state in his casket following ... Various seals are impressed on the ...

Pope Francis died following a stroke. He is lying in state in an open casket in his private chapel in the Vatican.

the rite provided for the cypress wood casket to be tied with red ribbons on which the seals of the Apostolic Chamber, the Prefecture, the Celebrations, and the Vatican Chapter were impressed.