The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting ...

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

Cardinals began to arrive at the Vatican on Tuesday, in the flurry of activity following the Pope's death on Monday.

The pope’s funeral is set to take place a 10 a.m. local time on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican released photos of Francis lying in state at his residence, Casa Santa Marta and announced ...

Pope Francis' funeral date set for Saturday, with cardinals allowing ordinary faithful to pay respects starting Wednesday. Conclave to choose successor.

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

In accordance with his personal wishes, Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the Basilica of St.

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

The pontiff's funeral is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. Francis' death on Monday came ...

Cardinals are meeting on Tuesday to decide on the arrangements for the pontiff's funeral and the election of his successor.