The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

Francis’ funeral is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. He will lie in state starting tomorrow in St. Peter’s ...

Pope Leo XIV has broken the seal on the papal apartments, marking one of his first major symbolic moments as pontiff ...

Pope Francis has died​ at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.

Pope Francis has died of a stroke and cardiac arrest following previous complications with double pneumonia, according to the ...

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

A video filmed from inside the popemobile on Easter Sunday shows Pope Francis greeting crowds in his final public appearance ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

In his role as camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell is responsible for confirming the pope's death and conducting rituals such ...

Pope Francis' death was officially confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning, weeks after he had been discharged from the ...