Planning a funeral can be difficult enough emotionally without factoring in financial matters. "This is one of the most important parts of estate planning that many people may not think much about, as ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and public ...

Pope Francis' funeral rites mark a profound departure from centuries of papal tradition, reflecting the late pontiff's deep commitment to simplicity and humility. From his choice of a single wooden ...

Pope Francis will be buried Saturday after he died on the Monday after Easter. He was 88 years old.Upon his death, the Catholic Church enters the "Sede Vacante," or "vacant seat," which is the period ...

Swedish archaeologists recently found an "unusual" Viking-era coffin dating back over 1,100 years. The discovery was announced by Arkeologerna, an archaeological organization affiliated with the ...