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.

China’s state-sanctioned Catholic church has branded Pope Francis a “Western stooge” and criticized Vatican–Beijing ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

Chinese artist Guo Zhenming, known for commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen massacre, has been fined 75,000 yuan (US $10,300) and ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

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

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Following Pope Francis's death, a series of rituals will be conducted, including sealing his coffin and a public Mass.

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.

Here’s what to know about the funeral rituals for Pope Francis.

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