The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process of picking a new pontiff.

Pope Francis died following a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican has said. In his final testament, the pope expressed his wish to be buried at the Basilica ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday. ELECTION ...

Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance ...

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

Pope Francis, who died today at the age of 88, was known as the "People's Pope". He was the first from Latin America to rise ...

Following the death of Pope Francis today at the age of 88, the Pontiff's body will now need to be embalmed to prevent the ...

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

Pope Francis to become the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican, choosing a final resting place at ...

The death of Pope Francis marks the end of a global religious leader's life and the beginning of a sacred and meticulous ...