Religion

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.

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

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.

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

A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.

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

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

Illinois and Chicago leaders are offering condolences following the death of Pope Francis, remembering him as a global figure of faith, compassion and justice.

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.

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

St. Jerome Parish in Chicago continues its tradition of reenacting the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, drawing parishioners into a powerful, immersive reflection on Jesus' final hours.

While it’s not a U.S. federal holiday, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in several states – meaning there are some government offices, local businesses and other closures in some places.