A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...

Pope Francis, I believe, tried to offer that same warmth. He never completely dismissed tradition, but he leaned toward ...

From 11am on Wednesday 23 April, hundreds of thousands of faithful Catholics will be able to bid farewell to Pope Francis in ...

The papacy is one of the oldest and most respected leadership positions in the world, with popes often serving well into old age. A visual by World Visualized highlights the oldest popes in office, ...

Malacañang has declared a period of national mourning over the passing of Pope Francis, effective immediately until his burial on Saturday. Proclamation No. 871, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas ...

Bloomington Central Catholic High School Assistant Principal Lauren Booth happened to be in Rome when Pope Francis died ...

Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the late Pope Francis on Tuesday, a day ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, potentially becoming the first Black pope in over 1,500 years.

After a religious service, the faithful and the general public will be allowed to visit the late pontiff until 7pm on Friday, ...

The archbishop of New Orleans held a Memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis Wednesday afternoon. Pope Francis died Monday ...

Pope Francis was seen as a more progressive leader of the Catholic Church, but will his successor follow that example? Former ...

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...