Pope Francis “has stated on several occasions the need to simplify and adapt certain rites so that the celebration of the ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Eyewitness News anchor David Ono arrived Tuesday as the Vatican released new details on this weekend's events. Ono has ...

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes ...

After the death of Pope Francis at age 88, all eyes will be on the selection of the next leader of 1.3 billion Catholics ...

The deceased pope's body, which was taken to the chapel of his residence late April 21, the day of his death, will be carried ...

The Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over ...

In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the Pope Francis’ final hours.

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...

The pope's death is usually followed by the sealing of his apartment, and many now want to know why this happens and when it ...

The Vatican details Pope Francis' will, emphasizing his desire for a simple tomb and a burial in the Papal Basilica of Saint ...