The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...

The pope’s portrait is everywhere these days. Here, we found it in a store of liturgical paraphernalia in central Rome. There were also many other symbols around, as a testament to how religion and ...

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

The ceremony with the Pope Francis' body, who will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days, pass through the ...

The incredible story of Alexander the Great and his conquest of the known world is brought to life with animated maps, images ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to ...