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.

There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take ...

In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.

A guide to the embalming process likely to be used for Pope Francis, based on historic and modern practices followed by the ...

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.