The sounds of bells and prayerful chants echoed throughout Vatican City as Francis’ body was carried in a simple wooden ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Will the Pope's funeral be televised? Yes, the funeral of Pope Francis will be televised worldwide — and will be broadcast ...

As Pope Francis lies in state at Saint Peter's Basilica, heightened security measures are in place as an estimated 250,000 ...

Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world. But within its boundaries can be found a staggering collection of ...