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

The life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff, lasted ...

The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his death.

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis is dead at 88. His legacy includes an embrace of contemporary art, such as the first papal visit to the Venice Biennale.

A Spokane artist created a statuette that 2 Gonzaga Prep employees then hand-delivered to Pope Francis. Now, the statue will be placed in the Vatican Museum.