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

While the Vatican has not officially specified the exact cause of death, it is widely reported that Pope Francis passed away ...

Catholics around the world will be watching to see whether his successor upholds Francis’ progressive legacy or tacks toward ...

Pope Francis has passed away at 88 after serving as the head of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. He had recently spent ...