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

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

The Vatican subsequently released Pope Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the ...

The archbishop of New Orleans is holding a Memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died Monday morning after complications from a stroke that led to irreversible heart damage. On ...

News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as "The ...

Ghana's National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has joined global leaders in mourning the death of Pope Francis, ...

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

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

Thousands of people had made an early morning pilgrimage to St. Peter's Square April 23 to witness the transfer and pray for ...

The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived ...

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...