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

Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square and will be led by the dean of ...

The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.

The world is in mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21. Soon, all eyes will be fixed on the chimney ...

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski ... Lewandowski’s sister also designed his episcopal coat of arms. It includes his motto, “Because by Your Holy Cross,” a quote from St. Francis of Assissi that ...

Francis’ coat of arms, which he kept from when he was bishop, features a shield and the monogram of his Jesuit order, with the words “Miserando atque eligendo,” Latin for “Having had ...