The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

The conclave could have opened as early as May 5 or 6, but the cardinals gave themselves extra time to speak in more informal ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over ...

As a result of Francis’ expansion of the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, all that is certain about the ...

Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

The death of Pope Francis has brought a rise in viewership of last month’s best picture nominee “Conclave,” a drama that ...

LONDON and ROME -- The Vatican on Sunday released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. A view of the tomb of Pope Francis, who ...

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem ...

The first lady joined French president Emmanuel Macron, political leaders, royals and her global counterparts.

Dignitaries and faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral before his burial outside the Vatican.