A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman ...

Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing ...

The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88. Today, his body will be moved to St Peter's Basilica ...

Pope Francis' funeral is set for Saturday, and during the official nine days of mourning the College of Cardinals assembles ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...