A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...

Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

No matter the individual elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...

Pope Francis’ remains were taken to St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands gathered to pay respects, marking a solemn step in the ...