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

The body of Pope Francis will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica today to lie in state for the Catholic faithful to pay their ...

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

Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was an "alien presence" at the Vatican, bringing about a revolution ...

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

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

World Leaders Gather In Rome: Trump & Zelenskyy To Attend Pope Francis’ Final Farewell At Vatican ...

As the Catholic world begins the solemn ritual of mourning Pope Francis, a quieter but no less historic conversation is ...

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.

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

Approximately 20,000 people have filed into St Peter's Square in the Vatican to glimpse Pope Francis lying in state on ...