This is the adorable moment a doting pet owner held a lavish wedding for her cherished cats. Sofia Chen, 48, threw the grand ceremony for her British Shorthairs named Shiitake and Lisa in Chiang Mai, ...

They are tied together by a red rope. Atop the entire composition, he has chosen to continue recent popes’ decision to forego ...

The pope, as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, is instantly recognizable by his flowing robes, ornate headwear, and ...

For bishops and archbishops, the liturgical clothes for a funeral include the alb, a white tunic held by a traditional cord ...

These two essential questions constitute the referendum that the cardinal-electors will begin voting on the afternoon of May 7, as they face the arduous task of choosing the 267th Bishop of Rome ...

The pontiff, who died on Monday aged 88, was dressed in his papal vestments -- a red chasuble, white mitre and black shoes ... religious and lay people, from bishops, members of dicasteries ...

Since then, tens of thousands of faithful have lined multiple blocks to pay their final respects to Francis, dressed in red vestments with a traditional white bishop's mitre on his head.

Following the funeral, in another break with tradition, the coffin will be taken through the streets of Rome to an underground tomb in the basilica of Saint Mary Major, as per his instructions. The ...

The 133 cardinals will remain in total seclusion within the Sistine Chapel and its adjoining buildings until they choose from among themselves the next pope.

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.