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 ...

It was an inspired choice, for the man who chose the papal name of John Paul II proved hugely influential and was much loved during nearly 27 years in the Vatican.

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

Pope Francis died at 88 years old after a string of health complications, including a bout of double pneumonia, the Vatican announced Easter Monday. "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow ...

Pope Francis, who died at age 88, opted to break papal tradition and be buried in a different location. Here's where.

There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take place now that Pope Francis has died.

When Pope John Paul II entrusted the world to divine mercy ... D.C. She previously worked as news editor at Catholic News Agency. The pope’s burial site, at his request, is the Basilica of ...

John Paul II's funeral in 2005 saw some 200 world leaders ... The Pope decided that his burial did not need to take place at St Peter's Basilica. Instead, he has chosen to be buried at the ...