A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an ...

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...

By Archbishop Khajag Barsamian The passing of His Holiness Pope Francis shortly after the joyful celebration of the ...

Cardinals, meanwhile, met in private to finalize preparations for Saturday’s funeral and plan the conclave to elect Francis’ ...

Ahead of the pope's funeral, JD Vance reflected on his final meeting with Pope Francis, acknowledging their policy ...

The vice president reflected publicly on the Easter Sunday visit after a private tour of the Taj Mahal in India.

Follow our live feed as the faithful pay their respects to the late pontiff of the Catholic Church at the heart of Vatican ...

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

Edward Berger's Oscar-winning film 'Conclave' has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis' death. The ...

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...