The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the ...

Tributes to Pope Francis pour in from around the world with Vatican set to published details of funeral and conclave ...

Electing a new Pope involves a secret conclave where cardinals vote. The tradition dates back centuries, and this will be the most diverse in history.

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica. The faithful are ...

Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis lying in state ahead of funeral - The images were taken in the chapel of Casa Santa ...

Following the pope's death comes a period of mourning, followed by a funeral, a period of "congregations," and then the centuries-old, secretive process known as a conclave.

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there ...

Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday.

Americans have lost faith in traditional religion,” announces the sweeping first sentence of a contentious book published during Holy Week: “Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith ...