The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...

Cardinals are getting ready to vote on who the next pope will be, but some have noticed that they seem to be wearing both ...

King Felipe and Queen Letizia will attend Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican, the Spanish royal palace told Agence France-Presse. Spain, a traditionally Catholic country although much more secular ...

Mystery and drama always surround a conclave, but the deeper issue is the mission of the Catholic Church in the modern world.

Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell played a key role in the lead-up to Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday. Pope Francis live stream. Pope Francis lying in state. Pope Francis Rite of ...

The dignitaries, politicians and royalty attending Pope Francis’ funeral - The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St ...

On Wednesday, there will be a solemn transfer of the coffin containing Pope Francis's body to Saint Peter's Basilica in ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

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

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

In contrast, Pope Francis recognised that Christians must go “beyond the walls” to embrace humanity as a whole. In his vision ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.