How to watch Pope Francis' funeral

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 College of Cardinals.

Pope Francis' body moved to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing

There will be three days of public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica to allow the public to grieve the 88-year-old Pope Francis, who died Monday after suffering a stroke.

You can bet on the next pope; here's who's currently favored

As the world awaits an official announcement of who will be the next pontiff, here's who the oddsmakers favor to replace Pope Francis.

How does the conclave work? Choosing a new pope
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In a few weeks, white smoke will come out of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been chosen. But before that, an elaborate process will happen.

When is Pope Francis' funeral? Cardinals set date, along with public viewing

Pope Francis' funeral date has been announced by the Vatican, as well as when public viewing will begin for people to pay their final respects to history's first Latin American pope.

Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.

Pope Francis' cause of death revealed by Vatican

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing crowds from the same balcony where he was first introduced as pope in 2013.

Bell tolls in St. Peter's square after pope's death

Bells rang throughout St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Monday, April 21, after the death of Pope Francis was announced.

Who could be the next pope? A look at some top names

To become the next pope, the candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to participate.

Here's where Pope Francis will be buried

Pope Francis revealed his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.

Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know

Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.

Is Pope Benedict still alive?

Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave

The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.