A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...

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

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

ROME (7News) — 7News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, ...

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...

Mystery and drama always surround a conclave, but the deeper issue is the mission of the Catholic Church in the modern world.

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

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

Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...

Picture: Alamy The spokesperson said: "Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla this afternoon had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican. "Their Majesties were ...

The meeting took place at the Vatican after the Pope invited the King for a private audience in light of an official State Visit being postponed due to the Pope’s health. “Their Majesties King ...