The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral​ Mass at the Vatican. Here's what ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

Pope Francis' death on Monday started off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some ...

“This day carries special meaning, as it precedes the Day of the Sanctity of Life,” said Father Mirosław Kalinowski, rector of the John Paul II Catholic ... March 24 ceremony in Torun ...

Bethany Beyond the Jordan was a spiritual experience my lapsed Catholic self was not expecting. It reminded me that whatever ...

Tserenchimed Chuluunbaatar wanted a peaceful life in retirement, now he will be getting it within the Catholic Church ...

In record-breaking numbers, more than 17,800 catechumens will be baptized during the Easter Vigil on April 19, including 10,384 adults and more than 7,400 young people ages 11 to 17, according to an ...

Mr MacDonald said this proved to be a 24-minute long recording of the baptism ceremony. He also told the court that rubbish found behind the organ suggested Podesta had been there for around 24 ...

I have been wondering if we take baptism for granted. Maybe because it’s a sacrament we give to infants. Or maybe because it requires so little effort to receive. That could be the un-Christian ...