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

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

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

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.

ROME — Pope Francis' funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. Scores ...

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

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

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who has ties to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, was chosen by Pope Francis to serve as camerlengo, who is now in charge of the Vatican until a new pope is ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis died Monday; here are the front runners for the Vatican leadership, and what they've said about Jews, Israel and ...

While outwardly it appeared to be a formality to arrange the details for Saturday's funeral, for cardinals who know the power ...