Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who could ratchet them back.

Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what ...

You may have seen the movie “Conclave.” Here’s what a Vatican insider and a Kansas author say is true (and what is complete ...

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

The vice president broke a crucial rule while touring the historical Italian city and its magnificent Sistine Chapel ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions will be set in motion, ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday at age 88 has set into motion the process of selecting a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern) on Saturday in front of St. Peter's Basilica ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the Church's 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis, who ...