The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced that the conclave that will select the next pope will begin on May 7. Pope Francis was ...

A woman kisses an icon during a service for the late Pope Francis at Blessed Eucharist Church in Lviv, 22 April, 2025 ...

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican. While dignitaries are to attend the funeral, ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin of Pope ...

It’s a fair moment to point out that I am not Catholic, but it was impossible ... he was instead shod in a humble black pair that you might refer to as “sensible.” ...

Huge crowds were already growing outside the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, where Pope Francis will be buried. The ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome on Saturday afternoon after a Vatican funeral for the “Pope among the people” attended ...

The conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin on Wednesday May 7, 2025, following the conclusion of the Novemdiales Masses ...