Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over ...

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

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

Recent archaeological findings in Jerusalem are bringing Bible stories to life. New scientific evidence about Jesus’ burial ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.

Pope Francis will be buried this weekend after his unexpected death on April 21. Here's when the funeral is and how to watch it.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, prompting global mourning and the beginning of a nine-day ritual as the Catholic ...

Pope Francis, who died at age 88, opted to break papal tradition and be buried in a different location. Here's where.

Pope Francis, who died yesterday at age 88, will break papal tradition in both his funeral and burial requests. His death begins a nine-day period of mourning; the certification of death and the ...

They involve the certification of death and public display of his body for the faithful to pay their respects, followed by the funeral and burial.Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various ...

They involve the certification of death and public display of his body for the faithful to pay their respects, followed by the funeral and burial. Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various ...