The pope, as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, is instantly recognizable by his flowing robes, ornate headwear, and ...

First images of Pope Francis released following his death The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and ...

The Vatican has released stunning images of Pope Francis lying in an open casket and wearing a red robe with the papal mitre -- a ceremonial headdress for bishops. Check out the series of photos ...

Since then, tens of thousands of faithful have lined multiple blocks to pay their final respects to Francis, dressed in red vestments with a traditional white bishop's mitre on his head.

Following the funeral, in another break with tradition, the coffin will be taken through the streets of Rome to an underground tomb in the basilica of Saint Mary Major, as per his instructions. The ...

The late Pope Francis, wearing a beaded Mitre made by Lydai Letipila, a widow from Baragoi, Samburu County. 24 April 2025. [Courtesy, Standard] Mama Lydia Letipila, a widow residing in Baragoi ...