A Quiet Funeral in Israel for Victim of Washington Shooting
Yaron Lischinsky, 30, was buried on Sunday in the small town where his family lived.
Funerals and Memorials
Funeral Homes Are Forced to Innovate as Consumer Preferences Shift
As cremation rates rise and consumer preferences shift, funeral homes are innovating in surprisingly unconventional ways so they don’t die out.
80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember
The anniversary of the end of the Nazi era comes at a pivotal time for Germans. The last of the survivors, liberators and perpetrators are dying, as the far right is becoming more established.
Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone
Irregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and fonts. One called them “an abomination unto design.”
Pope Francis Remembered During Funeral in Vatican City
Hundreds of thousands paid their respects to the pope at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony
The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.
‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral
Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.
Trump’s Blue Suit at Pope Francis’ Funeral Draws Attention
President Trump’s choice stood out in a sea of world leaders and famous faces who were dressed in customary black.
See Who Attended Pope Francis’ Funeral
Explore a photo of world leaders who were at the funeral.
Who Is Kielce Gussie, the American Who Did the First Reading at Pope Francis’ Funeral?
Kielce Gussie is a reporter with Vatican News. She has been working in Rome since 2019.