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

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...

The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis's remains will be laid to rest in Rome's Saint Mary Major on Saturday after his ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

There will be three days of public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica to allow the public to grieve the 88-year-old Pope Francis, who died Monday after suffering a stroke.

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

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Pope Francis’ body lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral as mourners gather to pay respects to the late ...

The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his pontificate, and where he ...

A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman ...

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Pope Francis' coffin has entered St. Peter's Basilica where it will lie in state for the public for three days.