The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader ...

The Academy Award-winning movie has seen a 3,200 percent spike in streaming views as the church prepares to select a new ...

THE Pope’s successor will be selected by a Conclave in an ancient and secret process that has remained unchanged for hundreds ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

The death of Pope Francis marks not only the passing of a spiritual leader but the beginning of a symbolic process rooted in ...

Pope Francis' death sets into motion a series of formalized rites and observances that occur during what is called the ...

The rite will take place in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctæ Marthæ ... a nine-day period of mourning that dates back to ancient Rome. The funeral Mass must take place four to six days after ...

The Vatican subsequently released Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the ...

Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, ...

They listened intently as Mr Angela explained how the once bustling heart of ancient Rome was largely destroyed ... with the Meta Sudans and the Domus Aurea.