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How China will influence the next pontiff after Pope Francis' pivot to Asia
With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue. #EuropeNews ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
Experts tell TIME that the next Pope must approach China similarly to how Francis did if the Vatican wants to continue to ...
Vatican sets date for pope's funeral
In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...
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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...
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Procession to transfer Pope Francis’ body begins
The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for ...
Taiwan President to Skip Pope’s Funeral After Talks With Vatican
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, despite making requests to the Vatican, a move that breaks with precedent and removes a rare opportunity to mix with other ...
Former Taiwan vice president to attend Pope Francis funeral
A former Taiwan vice president will attend this weekend's funeral of Pope Francis as the special envoy of President Lai Ching ...
Taiwan former Vice President Chen to attend Pope's funeral
Taiwan's former Vice President Chen Chien-jen will attend Pope Francis' funeral, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, ...