Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, ...

The pope’s final donation was to support a pasta factory in a Roman juvenile prison, according to Vatican officials.

“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin ...

Welcomed by some and rejected by others, Laudato Si’ emerged as one of the most important documents of Francis’ pontificate.

World officials like President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Meloni and Prince William have ...

British Cardinal Vincent Nichols provides an insider's view of what's going on in these days before the conclave to elect a ...

As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...

Pope Francis was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor ...

With dozens of foreign delegations attending, some from hostile countries, the funeral’s seating arrangements presented a ...