The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

After the death of the pope, the director of the Vatican’s health services — currently Dr. Andrea Arcangeli — examines the ...

As we enter the Easter season—a time of renewal, hope, and the promise of eternal life—Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese ...

More people choose cremation over traditional burial in the U.S. funeral directors say they have seen a shift over the past ...