ROME, Italy — The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death ...

For the first time in modern history, a deeply personal wish of a beloved royal is set to change the course of royal funeral ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of ...

In a crisis it is difficult to go your own way. People fall back to what they are familiar with, which is often church. Choosing a celebrant for a funeral service is still rare. I want people to ...

Schools, offices, and businesses in Kumasi are expected to close on Thursday, September 18, as the Manhyia Palace announces ...