A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Cardinals are continuing their meetings this week to plan the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor and make other decisions about running the Catholic Church.

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the late pontiff ...

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

Athol is the newest team to join the rankings, as they remain ahead of Franklin Tech for top honors in the Bi-County North ...

The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his pontificate, and where he ...

A woman signs a remembrance book in honor of Pope Francis at St. Anthony Shrine Monday. Photo: Pat Greenhouse/The Boston ...

The funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday - here is what will happen in the build-up, at the event itself, and ...

There will be three days of public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica to allow the public to grieve the 88-year-old Pope Francis ...