All bets are off on conclave outcome, says Vatican expert - UK theologian Professor Anna Rowlands said the timing of the star ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix and intrigue.

In the last 100 years, the Catholic Church has only seen eight Popes, including the late Holy Father Pope Francis. The ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who could ratchet them back.

The conclave is made up of the College of Cardinals, a group who assists with central Church affairs. It consists of 135 ...

Since the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, social media has been filled with expressions of loss and mourning, as well ...

The funeral for Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square, capping off a week of ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The papal funeral is scheduled for the early hours of April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.