The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

According to the Holy See, 71 countries have elector cardinals. There are 17 American cardinals, but only 10 are eligible to ...

Sister Mary, who came from Kenya to Rome, tells Sky News the world is facing "a very sad moment because the Pope left us ...

Some Georgia Catholics are voicing their opinions on the tone they’d like the next pope to set. While some are in favor of continuing Pope Francis’ mission, others want to see some changes.

Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...