The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal thriller "Conclave." ...

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.

Pope Francis defied doctors to serve until the very end, aide says 01:40. Pope Francis, celebrated by many for his messages of inclusion and compassion, died on Monday at the age of 88, just one ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21 at 7:35 a.m. local time (1:35 a.m. ET), Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced to Vatican News. Contributing: Greta Cross, Eric Lagatta. Featured Weekly Ad.

Pope Francis has been laid to rest, and preparations are underway to choose his successor. The conclave will be held in the Sistine Chapel, under a ceiling of Michelangelo's frescoes.

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. EDT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican announced Tuesday after a meeting of the College of Cardinals ...

U.S. presidents mourned the death of Pope Francis, who served as the leader of the Catholic Church for 12 years, on Monday following the Vatican’s announcement of the pope’s passing. "Rest in ...

The debate in the Catholic Church over the celebration of the old Latin Mass is heating up just as Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate is getting under way ...

As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88 of a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Catholic Church is fulfilling a series of centuries-old rites – and preparing for the selection ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old. ABC News. Video. Live.