The ceremonial guide that the Vatican follows is called the “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis,” or “Rite of Burial for ...

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...

Dusting off my memories of covering a papal funeral and two conclaves - the death of Pope John Paul II and election of Pope ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method — a system known as the Papal conclave.

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

After the death of Pope Francis, a new pope will be elected in a process called a papal conclave. See how accurate the 2024 ...

In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Black smoke fumata nera in Italian indicates an inconclusive vote, while white smoke fumata bianca will signify that a new pope has been elected. If three days pass with no pope elected, voting can be ...