A visit to the Pope's lesser-known home church Most people think the Pope's church is St. Peter's Basilica. But as the Bishop of Rome, his actual seat is in a church on the other side of Rome called St. John Lateran. Jason DeRose
Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye. Jason DeRose
How the conclave to elect the new pope works Now that the start date of the papal conclave has been set for May 7, NPR walks through who'll be there and how they'll be electing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Jason DeRose
The conclave to elect a pope begins May 7. Here's a look inside the secretive process The start date of the conclave to elect the new pope has been set for Wednesday, May 7. Here's what to look for as cardinals prepare to elect the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Jason DeRose
Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days. Sarah Ventre
How will Pope Francis' legacy shape the conclave? NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Philip Shenon, author of "Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic Church," about how Pope Francis' legacy will shape the upcoming conclave. Scott Detrow
Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a 'mood of reflection' at his first conclave As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Dhanika Pineda
Inside the Sistine Chapel, before the College of Cardinals takes over for the Conclave NPR secured one of the last public tours of the Sistine Chapel before it closes for the Catholic Church's upcoming conclave to select the next pope. Lauren Frayer
'The People's Pope' is buried in an undecorated tomb in Rome's immigrant neighbourhood Pope Francis was buried outside the Vatican in a less affluent neighborhood near Rome's main train and bus stations. Lauren Frayer
How the funeral of Pope Francis exemplified his values The funeral of Pope Francis demonstrated the values he held dear, from the theme of the gospel passage to the music he chose for the Mass. He also broke tradition with his final burial wishes. Jason DeRose