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

Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion ...

President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...

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

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

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Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell played a key role in the lead-up to Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday. Pope Francis live stream. Pope Francis lying in state. Pope Francis Rite of ...

Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, sending shockwaves throughout the world. His body is now lying in state until the ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...