Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and his heart to fail, as ...

The funeral date is determined by the cardinals but typically takes place between four to six days after the pope’s death.

Here’s what to know about the funeral rituals for Pope Francis.

The president spoke to EWTN News today. Vice President JD Vance, who is a convert to Catholicism and briefly met with Francis ...

Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, ...

Pope Francis has died, setting off a historical process that will see a new pontiff elected by more than 100 cardinals during a secretive conclave held in the Vatican.

There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take ...

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world. The Vatican announced the pontiff’s death on Monday at age 88.

Pope Francis wrote about his wishes and plans for his own funeral in his memoir Hope: The Autobiography, which was published in January 2025. He specified which church he wished to be buried in and ...

Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...