When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis in 2013, the world was immediately captivated by his charismatic ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the ...

Historically, the exact number of votes required to elect a new pope has fluctuated. Under current rules, a minimum ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

Pope Francis died on Monday (Apr 21), aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by attempts to reform the Catholic Church. Only ...

The conclave inside the Sistine Chapel typically begins 15-20 days after the pope's death, with the cardinals sequestered as ...

Following Pope Francis' death at age 88, revisit his groundbreaking ABC News virtual town hall from 2015, moderated by David Muir.

Technically, any baptized Roman Catholic male can be elected pope, including archbishops from the United States, like ...

To honor the Holy Father’s life and legacy, the SLO Mission will ring its bells 88 times on Monday afternoon — a papal ...

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel ...

Pope Francis is dead at 88. His legacy includes an embrace of contemporary art, such as the first papal visit to the Venice ...