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Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition. -
Juan Carlos Cruz, who spent birthdays and Christmas with Pope Francis and advised him on clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, said "there's still a lot to do, but I'm proud of what he started." -
The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder to predict what the conclave will do. -
The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures the public's curiosity. -
Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday. -
Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. "Today we feel like we are orphans," a spokesperson says. -
In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with discussions over which man is best suited to next lead the church. -
Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday. -
Villanova University theology professor and papacy expert Massimo Faggioli breaks down why it's so hard to predict who the next pope will be and what direction he'll take the Catholic Church. -
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American pontiff, the first non-European pope in more than a millennium, and he left behind a legacy of service and compassion.
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