With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic ...

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...

The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held Saturday in Rome and is expected to be much simpler than those of previous pontiffs ...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei are among the leaders arriving Friday, the last day ...

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old ...

After Saturday's funeral service in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis will find his final rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria ...

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...

How Francis used social media to craft his image as the ‘People’s Pope’ - ANALYSIS: Papal selfies and a Rolling Stone cover ...