As the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life and legacy of Pope Francis, leaders are preparing to elect his successor.

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...

After Stanford and Cal broke an NCAA softball attendance record, OU coach Patty Gasso has her sights on regaining the mark.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21. His death comes after his release from the hospital where he was battling pneumonia in both lungs. The 88-year-old was the 266th ...

Members of the College of Cardinals will cast their votes behind the closed and locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis April 21 and ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, the process to elect a new pope will soon begin -- sparking speculation that an American cardinal in New Jersey may have a shot at the papacy. Archbishop of Newark ...

Between the fourth and sixth day after the pope’s death, the papal funeral takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica or St. Peter’s ...