Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome.

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

The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.

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

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' funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to "reinforce the hope and witness to the ...

Pope Francis wrote about his wishes and plans for his own funeral in his memoir Hope: The Autobiography, which was published in January 2025. He specified which church he wished to be buried in and ...

“It’s a devotion that is open to all people.” Taking part in the Way of the Cross allows worshippers to reflect on their devotion to God, McGrattan added, while also reflecting on the ...

Tre'Davious White is returning to the place where it all began. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Thursday that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign White to a one-year contract worth up to $6 ...

The Trump administration made a surprising move. It altered the White House COVID-19 website. The website now promotes the theory of a lab leak origin. It blames Dr. Fauci and Ecohealth Alliance.

During that break, veteran guard Derrick White sat down with the Herald to discuss Boston’s bid for back-to-back championships, his case for the All-Defensive first team, his unusual preparation ...