As the Black Death swept across Europe, fear gave rise to desperation—and some believed salvation came through pain. Meet the ...

Numerous representatives of European royal houses gathered in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral. From British heir to the ...

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

Following Pope Francis's death on April 21 ... Smoke signals indicate progress: black means no decision; white means a pope has been chosen. Following the election, the newly chosen pope accepts ...

Mourners queued for up to four hours on Wednesday to say their goodbyes to Francis Visitors near the Saint Peter's Basilica on the day of Pope Francis' death in ... mitre and black shoes - and ...

Death knells tolled, and thousands of people ... who lay in front of Bernini’s giant bronze canopy. The pope wore simple black leather shoes — which had become a hallmark of his unpretentious ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for the papal funeral, more.

We’re committed to going on, going forward. That’s our main thing,” said guitarist Angus Young, 70, who’s the sole remaining ...

That process, which remains virtually unchanged after 800 years, has now begun following the death of Pope Francis ... of coal tar), and sulfur to produce black smoke. But if there is a winner ...

At least 15 days, and no more than 20 days after Pope Francis’s death, 135 cardinal electors ... could be in the running to become the first black pontiff. The speed with which betting activity ...