Faith and Religion

What is the future of the papacy?
Pope Francis arrives for an audience with members of Roman Universities and Pontifical Institutions

What is the future of the papacy?

Francis didn’t replace a pope who had died. He succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, a conservative, who was the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.

 | Eli Kintisch

Pope Benedict's Body Lying In State At Vatican
People look at the body of late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid out in state inside St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican.

Pope Benedict's Body Lying In State At Vatican

Thousands of mourners lined up on the first day of public viewing before Thursday morning's funeral, which will be led by Pope Francis.

 | AP