A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...

Despite battling serious health issues recently, the passing of Pope Francis was shocking to many. His death has deeply ...

Prince William will join world leaders at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, BBC News reports ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

In contrast, Pope Francis recognised that Christians must go “beyond the walls” to embrace humanity as a whole. In his vision ...

Italy’s match against Wales in the Women’s Six Nations has been moved to Sunday due to the funeral of Pope Francis. The game was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday lunchtime, ahead of ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It’s one of the most ...

How did a Southern California man end up with a pair of shoes and a cap that once belonged to Pope Francis? It all started with a shoeshine. "We became friends after I did that," said Noel Diaz, the ...

With millions of followers and a long history that goes back more than 2,000 years, the Church has, over time, created a ...

St. Peter’s Basilica is open for the general public to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at attention.

Ian, from Ohio, told Newsweek that he felt honored to receive the letter, adding that it "shows that [Pope Francis] was a man ...