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.

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

Pope Francis died Monday morning in the Vatican City, less than a day after greeting a huge Easter Sunday gathering of ...

In many ways, Pope Francis embodied a tension at the heart of Catholicism in the 21st century: too liberal for some Catholics ...

Pope Francis’ funeral and burial explained as death kicks of series of rituals - Upon the pope’s death, the head of the ...

In many ways, Pope Francis embodied a tension at the heart of Catholicism in the 21st century: too liberal for some Catholics and not liberal enough for others. As such, his attempts at reform ...

Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute and took place on their 20th wedding anniversary on April 9.

Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Now the Vatican is making arrangements for his papal funeral. Here's what ...