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

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

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

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

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

Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

No matter the individual elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...

Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...

Dignitaries and world leaders will attend the pope’s funeral in a few days. But the thousands of people lining up to see ...

The body of Pope Francis has been moved from his Vatican residence to St Peter's Basilica to allow the faithful to pay their ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

The body of Pope Francis has been moved from his Vatican residence to St Peter's Basilica to allow the faithful to pay their ...