As the Catholic Church convenes its highest authorities to replace the late Pope Francis, the preservation of his body remains an immediate concern. Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday aged 88, ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, there's been a great deal of interest in popes of the past as members of the Catholic Church prepare for a new leader. Following a series of ...

In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning ...

The late pope's remains will be on display for three days in Saint Peter's Basilica - Copyright VATICAN MEDIA/AFP Handout The late pope's remains will be on display ...

Embalming, the process of preserving a dead body, is becoming a more common practice in Japan. The procedure uses a combination of disinfection, preservation and cosmetic restoration, offering ...

Ahead of his lying-in-state, Pope Francis's body was made ready to withstand Rome's warm spring weather with a temporary embalming and a touch of make-up, an expert told AFP. The body of the ...

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT With hundreds of thousands of Catholics expected to flock to the Vatican to see the late Pope Francis lying in state, the preparation of his body for viewing has been hugely ...