Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

Marcos, world leaders to pay last respects to Pope Francis today The Vatican made final preparations Friday for Pope Francis' ...

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.

Between the fourth and sixth day after the pope’s death, the papal funeral takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica or St. Peter’s Square.

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem ...

The funeral Mass will likely be celebrated inside St Peter’s, because of the late winter weather, and there is also the ...