While previous popes were placed in three coffins nested into each other, Francis’ mortal remains were placed in a plain ...

When the gates finally open, it is like a ripple goes through the crowd. Not quite a cheer, not quite a gasp, just a collective sense of relief, anticipation and grief. It takes another two hours to ...

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

No one knows who the world's Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, lies in state at Saint Peter’s Basilica as thousands of ...

Cardinals, meanwhile, met in private to finalize preparations for Saturday’s funeral and plan the conclave to elect Francis’ ...