A changing of the guards at the sides of Francis’ open coffin signaled the end of the viewing period. The late pontiff was laid out in red robes, a bishop’s pointed miter and a rosary entwined ...

The Vatican has released images of Pope Francis being laid out in an open coffin ahead of the special historic ceremony officially declaring his death. Francis died Monday after suffering a stroke ...

Above all, unique. Well, let's start at the beginning. Image: People queuing to see the open coffin of Pope Francis use their phones to take pictures. Pic: AP We, along with other members of the ...