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The Next Pope: Where Candidates Stand on Scale From Liberal to Conservative
Many expect the next pontiff to carry forward elements of Francis' legacy. Yet, sharp divisions remain over doctrine, ...
What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?
The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
St. Peter's Square one day after Pope Francis' death
NBC News' Molly Hunter takes you inside St. Peter's Square in Vatican City the day after Pope Francis' death and what comes ...
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
Fans started gathering at San Lorenzo football club's chapel from Monday, to bid farewell to Pope Francis. "The Pope leaves ...
Joy Behar worries Pope Francis will be replaced by 'conservative guy'
"The View" co-host Joy Behar worried on Tuesday that Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, might be replaced as head of ...
FAA notice: Trump heading to New Jersey after attending pope's funeral
It appears that Trump will not spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, according to a new FAA advisory.
Prince William to attend pope's funeral on Saturday
The pontiff's funeral is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. Francis' death on Monday came ...
Vatican staff queue to see Pope in open coffin
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A Choice That Sent a Message: Looking Back at Francis’ 2013 Election as Pope
Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as ...
Steve Kornacki: Pope will be chosen by secret vote. Here's what we know.
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki does a deep dive into the conclave, the secretive process to select ...