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.

COMMENTARY: April 19 marks the 20th anniversary of the election as pope of one of the most consequential ecclesial figures of ...

“We maintain an atmosphere of silence, both during work and prayer, while there are short periods of recreation allowing for interaction with fellow monks. Then there is Study and Lectio Divina, which ...

Saint Benedict’s Monastery plans to hold a joint ... that would meet human beings precisely where they are, just as Christ did...he reminded us of the need to lovingly encounter, listen and ...

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

The pontiff will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, not in the Vatican, and changes in regulations will speed ...

Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, made sure to have his funeral plans finalised as he reached his final years, and ...

On this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross Douthat is joined by the Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest and the editor of ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died of stroke and heart failure, the Vatican ...