Over three days this week, more than 250,000 people stood for hours in line to pay their final respects while Francis’ body ...

The election of a pope is a Hollywood-worthy drama steeped in mystery, secrecy and faith. But real-world politics and personal calculations come into play and will weigh on the 130-plus cardinals when ...

Pope Francis has broken with tradition when it comes to where he is laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.