Pope Francis’ coffin is closed and sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica in a private ceremony on Friday evening, April 25, 2025, ...

Davis Bourgeois Pepke wore a backless dress to her nontraditional wedding. She plans to shorten the gown and wear it again.

In accordance with his personal wishes, Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the Basilica of St.

Some came on their way to work and several wiped away tears as they prayed for the late pope, who died at age 88.