There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Film critic Rad Simonpillai, comedian and podcast host Ashley Ray, and entertainment reporter Teri Hart talk about how Pope ...

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

A day after the world learned of Pope Francis' death at 88 years old, Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shared stories and reflected on the legacy of the Holy Father.

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

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

Vatican insiders and interlocutors said the pontiff wanted to avoid getting swept up in the polarizing politics that ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the ...

The Oscar-nominated 2024 film, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini, offers a fictionalized, ...

American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what ...

The Prince of Wales is to attend the Pope’s funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace has announced. Heir to the ...