The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

Who will succeed Pope Francis? Among the names being mentioned is Cardinal Mario Grech, one of the key figures in the ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

However, the lack of mention of a hammer in the Vatican's official documents addressing the rites following a pope's death ...

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as ...