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

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

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

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

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