The sounds of bells and prayerful chants echoed throughout Vatican City as Francis’ body was carried in a simple wooden ...

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

His casket was placed in front of the basilica’s main altar, on a slight ramp, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention.

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...