The image of two crossed keys is an ancient sign of papal authority. At the Vatican, they are omnipresent. They are crossed in the Holy See’s coat of arms, one gold and one silver.

PAPAL PULSE: Everyday Catholics reveal their hopes for the next pontiff. People at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. share their thoughts on Pope Francis' passing, his legacy ...

Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition. From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff. More than 250,000 people attended the funeral at St. Peter's Square. By Sean Keane and Julia Jacobo.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the ...

Pope Francis, who was elevated to the papacy in 2013, died on Monday, April 21, a day after celebrating Easter at the Vatican. Here are some key events in the life of the man born Jorge Mario ...

Here are key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday. | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico ...