Hundreds of high-profile delegations are arriving in Rome today ahead of Pope Francis' funeral as thousands of Catholic ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

Here are some of the top candidates to succeed Pope Francis – and insightful clues from history that could show how papal ...

The date when Catholic cardinals will gather to select Pope Francis's successor is not yet known. - 'Inconsistent' - At least ...

After Pope Francis’ death on April 21, preparations for his funeral have begun. Here is how the affair will unfold.

Tens of thousands of people from around the world traveled to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican this week to pay their ...

The news of Pope Francis’ death was announced by Irish-born American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, also the Vatican’s camerlengo.

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Here are some of the top candidates to succeed Pope Francis – and insightful clues from papal history that could show how the ...

Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 13, 2013, after being elected by the conclave of cardinals. Francis praying for peace at the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest ...

The passing of a pope sets in motion a series of centuries-old processes, including a nine-day mourning period, an elaborate ...

At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...