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.

Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the ...

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

His funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Square, in the shadow of the basilica, at 10am. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Following Pope Francis' unexpected death at 88, cardinals are convening to plan his funeral, which global leaders, including ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.

Cardinals will meet to plan Pope Francis' funeral today, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending an often turbulent reign in which he ...

THE Pope has died aged 88 – a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Pope ...

Eastern Orthodox Church, includes Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches. Unlike Catholics, Eastern Orthodox allows priests to marry. The Russian Orthodox Church was born out of a rejection of union with ...

Pope Francis passed away yesterday, April 21, at the age of 88. The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican ...

Ongoing digs at a Roman villa in the town of Villajoyosa in Spain, have revealed more than 4,000 fragments of wall paintings.