Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.

Discover the first images of Pope Francis in repose, as the Vatican shares solemn moments following his passing. Funeral ...

(James Hill | The New York Times) Bishops and cardinals during the funeral service of Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's ...

Pope Francis, who died Monday, will be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.

Tributes to Pope Francis pour in from around the world with Vatican set to published details of funeral and conclave ...

Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis's funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Cardinals gathered Tuesday at the Vatican to begin scheduling Pope Francis’ funeral and burial, planning ...

The Vatican details Pope Francis' will, emphasizing his desire for a simple tomb and a burial in the Papal Basilica of Saint ...

Although Francis did not change doctrine, he was revolutionary in every other way. The stylistic change was immediately ...

With Pope Francis’s passing, the world turns its eyes to the real-life Conclave. With the movie still fresh, we’re asking: ...

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