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 choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The last numbers released by the Vatican said more than 50,000 people had paid their last respects in the first 12 hours of ...

The funeral for Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, will take place April 26 at 4 a.m. ET. in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. The funeral will be streamed live on the Vatican News YouTube channel.

As Pope Francis' life was celebrated Wednesday at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago Catholics and others have strong opinions on ...

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but ...

The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the funeral Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, at ...

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning at the Vatican. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell was seen sealing the door to ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - People from all around the world are waking up to the news that Pope Francis has died.

Local Catholics will gather at noon today at the Cathedral of St. Paul to remember Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 ...

Political and religious leaders from across Louisiana are paying tribute to Pope Francis who died Easter Monday at the age of ...

P ope Francis, the reform-minded Roman Catholic leader who guided the church through an era of crisis, died Monday, April 21, ...

The Triduum, the three days from Good Friday to Easter Sunday, is like one big liturgy, Bishop Michael Izen said. It also ...