The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes ...

137 cardinals are under the age of 80, which makes them eligible to select Pope Francis's successor. Pope Francis appointed ...

The pope’s death ushers in a series of centuries-old rites, including a period of mourning, an elaborate burial and the ...

Pope Francis wrote about his wishes and plans for his own funeral in his memoir Hope: The Autobiography, which was published in January 2025. He specified which church he wished to be buried in and ...

In Harlem, the Abyssinian Baptist Church—a gothic historic megachurch—is a centerpiece for local communities. Rooted in a ...

Tributes poured in from global leaders. President José Ramos-Horta of East Timor said that Francis’ death was the “greatest ...

Here’s what to know about the funeral rituals for Pope Francis.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have become the first royals to confirm their attendance for the funeral of Pope ...

Francis became Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and two years later he was made a cardinal by Pope John Paul II and later ...