The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

Navarrosa, who is currently writing his thesis on the pope’s 2016 encyclical 'Amoris Laetitia,' recalls meeting Francis in ...

Some homes date to the 1600s; others are far more recent. Ancient trees, modern conservation techniques, and acres of flowers ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Upset with the judicial system’s checks on his power, Donald Trump has launched a blatant attack on the Supreme Court.

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the ...

Pope Francis himself helped rewrite the funeral rituals after the death of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI.

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...