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

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

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

Follow our live feed showing the faithful pay their respects to the Catholic Church's pontiff at the heart of the Vatican ...

The Pope has been moved from his chapel resting place this morning to a public viewing platform in St Peter's Basilica, where ...

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