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 ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of ...

The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself. But as a ...

The pope’s unadorned tomb, marked by a single Latin word — Franciscus — was intended, a cleric said, to reflect a life of ...