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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony
The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the ...
Trump and Biden sit rows apart, president meets with Zelensky: Pope Francis funeral takeaways
The farewell to Francis brought together many figures in domestic and international politics, and included a high-profile ...
When Does the Conclave Start? Vatican Process to Choose New Pope Explained
The cardinals eligible to vote for the new pope will gather in the coming weeks and enter seclusion to secretly vote for the new bishop of Rome.
Mourners Bid Solemn Farewell to Pope Francis
More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Pope Francis wanted to 'create a more fraternal world'
Pope Francis wanted to "create a more fraternal world and to work for peace", the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth has ...