ROME — "The Virgin Mary told me, 'Prepare the tomb.' " That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the ...

The pontiff’s open casket will be on display at St. Peter’s Basilica until Saturday’s funeral.

A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own ...

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21 after a final appearance at St. Peter's Square following Easter ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21. American flags are to be flown at half-staff until the day of interment. Here's what ...

It’s my great devotion,” Francis said at the time, according to the outlet. “The place is already prepared.” Francis will be ...

There is a reason the late Pope's body is on display for the public in St Peter's Basilica until his funeral on Saturday.

The pontiff can be seen lying in his vestments with a rosary clasped between his fingers as guards stand beside his body.

There is a certain process in place that the Roman Catholic Church uses to select its next pope. Here's what you need to know ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.