Pope Francis will also be buried wearing a white mitre on his head, which represents the holiness, dignity, authority, and ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

Pope Francis' death kicks off the traditional papal conclave process for picking a new pope. Here's what to know about it and ...

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...

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

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

A devoted Catholic is seen in shocking images pinned to a cross after being 'crucified' on Good Friday – for the 36th time.

one Protestant and one Catholic, the Head of Christ came to be included on everything from prayer cards to stained glass, faux oil paintings, calendars, hymnals and night lights. Sallman’s painting ...

The geometric motifs of Aubazine’s stained-glass windows, in particular the intertwined lines and crosses ... the brand’s emblematic black and white — also seems to echo the visual ...