As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Vatican has begun the solemn process of laying the pontiff to rest — a process steeped in centuries-old Catholic tradition and ...

ROME — Ahead of his lying in state, Pope Francis' body was made ready to withstand Rome's warm spring weather with a temporary embalming and a touch of makeup, an expert told Agence France-Presse (AFP ...