St. Peter’s Basilica, including the Vatican Grottoes (the underground crypt where many popes are buried), currently houses the remains of approximately 91 popes of Rome.

Wednesday, May 21: Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains (Cincinnati) All memorials will begin at 7 p.m. Over in Northern Kentucky, the Diocese of Covington is holding two big events at the ...

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his first weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)(Gregorio Borgia / AP) ROME (AP ...

Her friend, Debra Caputo, 55, of the Upper East Side, saw Francis in Rome’s St. Peter’s Square in 2015. “Just seeing him, seeing his presence and welcoming everyone,” she said. “You felt ...

Francis will be buried a the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. St. Louis Cathedral is located 615 Pere Antoine Alley in New Orleans. All are invited to attend.