A newly discovered altar buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal is providing fresh insight into the ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy. The death of the pontiff has set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.

The funeral of Pope Francis captures a fundamental visual and ideological tension within Catholicism.

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest.

From vetting vendors to creating a backup plan, experts from India, where big ceremonies are a way of life, offer some ...

Pope Francis’s coffin was sealed after a quarter of million people visited the late spiritual leader, as heads of state fly in to attend Saturday’s ceremony in St Peter’s Square ...

Pope Francis’ face was forever hidden from the world when his coffin was closed at 8 o’clock on Friday evening, April 25, ...

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held in St. Peter’s Square with massive crowds expected, increased security measures in place, and dignitaries from around the world in attendance.

Leaders and dignitaries from all over the world will attend the late pontiff’s requiem mass. Final mourners were in a queue ...

Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis ...

The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda were underway, and the church ...

Choosing the right altar cloth is a crucial aspect for any church or chapel. It is not just a decorative element, but a ...