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 ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Cardinals are meeting on Tuesday to decide on the arrangements for the pontiff's funeral and the election of his successor.

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 had indicated a desire to be buried in the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. According to a Vatican expert, he ...

It is traditional to seal the pope's doors after his death, which will be followed by a nine-day mourning period called Novemdiales. Catholics across the world are remembering Pope Francis for his ...

Millions around the world tuned in to watch as Pope Francis was laid to rest on 26 April, with 400,000 mourners alone paying ...