Pope Francis’ body lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral as mourners gather to pay respects to the late pope ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

CNN By Caitlin Danaher, Christopher Lamb, Lauren Kent, Antonia Mortensen, Barbie Latza Nadeau and Sebastian Shukla, CNN Vatican City (CNN) — The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s ...

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

Follow our live feed showing the transfer of Pope Francis' coffin to St Peter's Basilica at the heart of the Vatican City.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who has ties to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, was chosen by Pope Francis to serve as camerlengo, who is now in charge of the Vatican until a new pope is ...

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...