The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's doubtful.

The Netflix horror film “El Habitante” was released in 2018 and in a way predicted the death of Pope Leo XIV.

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has reportedly reopened the papal apartments, which had been sealed since Pope Francis's death ...

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Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major ...

Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it - Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent found inconsistent messaging across Russian state-run outlets in the ...

Francis, who did not live in the apartment, chose to live in an apartment of the Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse, which was also sealed as per traditional proceedings. Cardinal Pietro Parolin ...

Pope Francis passed away on April 21, the day before the Oscar-nominated film “Conclave” was added to the Amazon Prime Video library. It was fortuitous timing, as the star-studded film follows the ...