Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

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

Pope Pius XII died in October 1958, after 19 years as Pontiff. Pope Pius XII had stated that upon his death, he wanted to be ...

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style. When Francis met Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI for the first time ...

It is the camerlengo’s duty to make all the arrangements for the pope’s funeral and burial after having discussed the matter ...

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis' funeral. See when and where the services are and how to watch live from ...

Pope Francis, the charismatic and conciliatory Argentinian who moved to liberalize the Roman Catholic Church, dramatically ...

Friendly, humorous, humble, yet also persistent and assertive: This is how Pope Francis will be remembered. An obituary for ...

Pope Francis died early Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's how popes are selected and who the leading candidates are.

Popes general live in the apartments for ten months of the year and spends July and August in the Castel Gandolfo residence outside of Rome, according to Vatican Tips. Pope Francis was the first ...