Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, ...

After joking to reporters outside the White House Wednesday, April 30 that he'd like to be the next pope, President Donald ...

Ana Maria Belmonte, who knew the late Pope Francis when he worked as a young priest with the Jesuits in San Miguel, Argentina ...

“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin ...

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When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...

With dozens of foreign delegations attending, some from hostile countries, the funeral’s seating arrangements presented a ...

World officials like President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Meloni and Prince William have ...

The funeral of Pope Francis gave Catholics across the globe the chance to bid farewell to a beloved pontiff – and for world ...

Pope Francis was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor ...

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, will preside over Pope Francis' April 26 funeral. He has served in the Roman curia for ...