Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, much attention has turned to the selection of his successor.

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.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Out of the 135 voting cardinals, Pope Francis appointed 108, accounting for 80% of them. Pope Benedict XVI appointed 22, and ...

Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that ...

The world is about to witness a papal conclave for the first time in 12 years. Here's where you can watch 'Conclave' to get an idea of what happens at one.

Pope Francis, who led the Catholic church for 12 years and is being remembered for the humanity he brought to his role as a ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

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

An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...