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

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

Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, has passed away at 88, according to a video announcement from the Vatican.

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