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

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

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

Cardinals are continuing their meetings this week to plan the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor and make other decisions about running the Catholic Church.

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

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the various world leaders who will attend the funeral ...

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

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) clashed with a constituent this week after she refused to hold a moment of silence for the late Pope ...

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

Heads of state are expected for the funeral Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, but the public viewing is largely for ordinary ...

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