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.

The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...

Archaeologists found another example of a crucified heel 49 years later in Cambridgeshire, England, in a grave in an ancient ...

Cardinals met at the Vatican to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which will take place ahead of a conclave next month to elect a ...

A stand-out hotel in the vibrant Latin Quarter, with sumptuous interiors and an epic backstory that dates back to Ancient ...

Pope Francis, a leader known for steering the Catholic Church toward mercy and care for the marginalized, often to the point of controversy, has died at the age of 88.

Looking at the grand interiors of the Hôtel Grand Coeur Latin, you'd likely think it would ... honour the building's heritage and uncover its ancient history, with the hotel's remains dating ...

Francis is expected to be buried at the ancient Basilica of St. Mary Major, which lies outside the Vatican walls. A conclave ...