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White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever
The late Pope Francis came to Washington, D.C., to speak to a Joint Meeting of Congress on Sept. 24, 2015. He wasn’t the ...
When will a new pope be chosen? Here's what to know about timeline of the papal conclave
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
White smoke or black smoke: this is the process of electing the new Pope and what the colors mean
The death of the Pope brings with it the holding of a Conclave to decide the name of a new successor as sovereign of the ...
Watch Live: Pope Francis' funeral set to begin as Vatican lays late pontiff to rest
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual ...
From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global ...
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Watch live: Pope Francis funeral from St. Peter's Square
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the ...