The ceremonial guide that the Vatican follows is called the “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis,” or “Rite of Burial for ...

Tony Gilroy's anomaly of a "Star Wars" story leads with poignancy and purpose in its second (and final) season, as Cassian ...

Following Pope Francis' death at 88, the Catholic Church initiates the process to elect a new pontiff, with cardinals ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, leaving a legacy of humility, reform, and advocacy for the ...

Pope Francis, the first non-European head of the Roman Catholic Church in more than a millennium, died Monday. He was 88.

A papal conclave to elect a new pope typically happens when a pope dies, but on rare occasions, such as with Pope Benedict ...

With the world's 1.3 billion Catholics now mourning the death of Pope Francis, here is what will happen in the coming days - and how it will affect you if you're planning to travel to Rome, especially ...

There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take place now that Pope Francis has died.

Pope Francis has passed away after struggling with poor health, including pneumonia in both lungs. Now, eyes turn towards his ...

News of the 88-year-old's passing was announced earlier today, two months after he was admitted to hospital with an infection ...

Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, redefined Roman Catholic Church leadership with bold reforms while ...

The Gospel of Jesus is so simple that it takes deliberate efforts to misconstrue its fundamental tenets; unfortunately, the ...