The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying ...

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

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican. About 250,000 people filed through St. Peter ...

Pope Francis will be buried Saturday after he died on the Monday after Easter. He was 88 years old.Upon his death, the ...

Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, a native of Dublin who is playing a key role this week following the death of Pope Francis, will seal the Pontiff's coffin on Friday evening, the night before the Pope's ...

Pope Francis' final journey concluded with a deeply emotional burial ceremony at Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore, the basilica he ...