Watch live: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88

Mourners began flocking to Vatican City to pay respects to Pope Francis, who died early Monday, April 21 at 88. By midday local time, hundreds of visitors could be seen in St. Peter's Square, a large plaza in the heart of Vatican City where Francis …

As the world mourns Pope Francis, explore 5 intriguing travel facts about Vatican City

Sad news coming from Vatican City! The world is mourning for Pope Francis (the religious head of over 1.4 billion Catholics living across the globe), who passed away today at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church …

'A huge sense of shock': Vatican City visitors mournful following death of Pope Francis

GIACOMO. THANK YOU. AND AT 645, MY SISTER IS ACTUALLY AT THE VATICAN RIGHT NOW. SHE IS INSIDE THE BASILICA, AND SHE HAS BEEN SENDING US VIDEO. THIS IS WHAT SHE SAYS HAPPENED JUST WITHIN THE LAST HOUR OR SO. THERE IS SUCH A HUGE SENSE OF SHOCK ACROSS …

Will Vatican City & Rome shut down for visitors now that the pope has died?

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution. He was …

Former NewsCenter 5 reporter Kelley Tuthill witnessed Pope's Easter Sunday blessing in Vatican City

LIVE FOR US IN THE NEWSROOM WITH MORE TODD DOUG ANTOINETTE. GOOD MORNING. THE VATICAN ANNOUNCED THE NEWS EARLIER THIS MORNING, POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA, POPE FRANCIS DIED ON EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2025, AT THE AGE OF 88 AT HIS RESIDENCE IN THE VATICAN’S …

Pope Francis remembered at Vatican City as mourners pictured in their thousands

Thousands of mourners have gathered in Vatican City following the death of Pope Francis. St Peter's Square has been flooded with worshipers following the death of the 88-year-old pontiff on Easter Monday. Pictures show followers gathering in the …

Italy cancels all Serie A football games as the country mourns the death of Pope Francis in Vatican City

On April 21, Italy paused one of its greatest passions—football—as news broke of the passing of Pope Francis. The decision to cancel all domestic championship matches was announced swiftly, showing the deep respect and national mourning for the late …

Pope Francis dead at 88 years old, Vatican City says

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has died, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced. A short while ago, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with …

WATCH NOW on FOX54+: Livestream from Vatican City after death of Pope Francis

Bells toll in Vatican City to mark the death of Pope Francis