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 ...

The Vatican City, a sovereign state ruled by the Pope, operates with its own unique systems, including a newspaper, anthem, ...

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

Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

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