Following Pope Francis' death at 88, the Catholic Church begins the secretive Conclave to elect his successor. AI tool ...

In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...

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

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

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

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the late pontiff ...

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

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

Pope Francis’ body lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral as mourners gather to pay respects to the late pope ...

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

The Archbishop of Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, paid tribute to Pope Francis following the news of his death, describing him ...

The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his pontificate, and where he ...