A highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave convened to ...

As the Catholic Church marks the end of Pope Francis’ papacy and prepares for the conclave, a canon lawyer urged the Filipino ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

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

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

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

The Sentara College of Health Sciences (SCOHS) is discontinuing its nursing and non-nursing degree-granting programs.

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

Pope Francis' coffin has entered St. Peter's Basilica where it will lie in state for the public for three days.