Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.

Pope Francis' cause of death revealed by Vatican

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing crowds from the same balcony where he was first introduced as pope in 2013.

Bell tolls in St. Peter's square after pope's death

Bells rang throughout St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Monday, April 21, after the death of Pope Francis was announced.

Who could be the next pope? A look at some top names

To become the next pope, the candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to participate.

Here's where Pope Francis will be buried

Pope Francis revealed his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.

Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know

Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.

Is Pope Benedict still alive?

Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave

The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.

Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women

The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.

CIA used psychic to locate Ark of the Covenant, unclassified document claims

An unclassified CIA document circulating on social media claims agents may know where the Ark of the Covenant is located – thanks to the help of a psychic.

Pope Francis will be leaving hospital soon after 38-day stay

After 38 days in the hospital, some of those spent in critical condition, Pope Francis is returning to the Vatican.

Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.

Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback

The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.