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 rules of the Vatican conclave are extremely strict, and they are not limited to the voting process where eligible ...

“The biggest mistake in the movie was the admission of a cardinal in pectore into the conclave,” said Reese. “If the name is ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, ...

Some 250,000 people paid respects to Pope Francis during the three days his coffin led in St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican ...