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

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on April 21. As the world mourns the loss of the religious ...

As tributes poured in from around the globe for Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, an AI-generated image of the Catholic ...

Here are some of the top candidates to succeed Pope Francis – and insightful clues from history that could show how papal ...

The passing of a pope sets in motion a series of centuries-old processes, including a nine-day mourning period, an elaborate ...

For nearly 180 years, papal conclaves have chosen a new pope in three to five days. In centuries past, they've taken a lot ...

Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. (Rome time) on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s ...

At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election process for a new pope.

Modesty in true modesty, the mortal remains of Pope Francis will be interred in the Santa Maria La Major Basilica in Rome in ...

A new ring will be forged for the next pope. Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them. Papal rings were once used as seals for official documents. That ended when stamps were ...