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.

A guide to the embalming process likely to be used for Pope Francis, based on historic and modern practices followed by the ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

A fundraiser is underway to support the family of a young child who drowned last week in Pooler. A’kari Taylin Mutcherson was ...

Bates wrote a book telling the story and charged admission to see the body of John Wilkes Booth. Bates died in 1923 and his wife sold the body to a circus owner who then promoted the same story ...

Before Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI was the leader of the Catholic Church. Benedict, a German-born academic, was one of the oldest popes to take charge of the church from 2005 until his retirement ...