Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...

Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. His funeral will take place in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday before his body ...

Pope Francis asked to be buried in St. Mary Major, close to the most important icon of Mary, the Salus Populi Romani.

Conclave”, a 2024 film, delves into the inner workings of the Papal Conclave. Speaking with actor Carlos Diehz, who plays Cardinal Benitez in the movie, I had the chance to understand ...

As the world pays its respects to the late head of the Catholic church, we reflect on the music and musicians that will be ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...

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 camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...

Black smoke streamed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney to signal that cardinals failed to select a new Pope in their first ...