What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

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 ...

A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own ...

The Pope requested a "simple" tomb bearing only the inscription "Franciscus", according to his final testament.

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting ...

West Ham United U21s came from behind to secure at least a top-five seeding in the Premier League 2 table with a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough U21s at the Riverside Stadium, setting up a home tie in ...

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The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved India's largest-ever fighter jet deal, sanctioning the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft for the Indian Navy. Valued at over Rs ...