Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

The reason why the Swiss Guard the pope has to do with a tradition that started hundreds of years ago, and it's still honored ...

Crowds gather in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis which will be attended by leaders from around the world.

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Many of the traditions that will dictate Pope Francis’s funeral date back more than 2,000 years. They are compiled in a tome ...

Some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral Mass and tens of thousands more lined the motorcade route, clapping and cheering ...

A MAJOR security operation is being put in place around Pope Francis’ funeral made up of the world’s smallest army, fighter ...

The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and ...

Special forces on guard to prevent an aerial attack at the Vatican where world leaders will gather for open air ceremony ...

Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.

World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes as ...