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.

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.

He was buried outside of the Vatican in a simple ... To shed true tears for a man who knew how to weep with us. John Paul II was the giant who embraced the world; Francis was the brother who ...

John Paul II led a youth Mass in Galway ... “I cannot fail to acknowledge the grave scandal caused in Ireland by the abuse of young people by members of the Church charged with responsibility ...

John Paul II gave voice to the oppressed and reminded ... But while those efforts were real, overly balanced statements on matters of grave moral consequence are not ultimately balanced ...

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 ...

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 ...