A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at ...

His casket was placed in front of the basilica’s main altar, on a slight ramp, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention.

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...