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

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

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

TENS of thousands of pilgrims flocked to Rome this week, before the funeral of Pope Francis, who died, aged 88, early on ...

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers brought the late pontiff ...

The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday morning from his residence ...