While Francis’ funeral processions have broken with tradition in a variety of ways — including allowing the public to view ...

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...

That simple but so important Sign of the Cross we see so often holds a hidden history that takes us back to the origins of Christianity. It’s a simple but powerful symbol for Catholics and Orthodox ...

A video showing a Holy Week procession at the Santa Maria de Gracia church in Cartagena, in the Murcia region of Spain, was ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

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

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

As the Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, the world will witness the revival of ...

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

Originally conceived as an anthology program on the British outlet Channel 4, “Black Mirror” moved to Netflix starting with Season 3 and has released 32 standalone episodes, the “White ...