The pontiff's funeral is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. Francis' death on Monday came ...

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Following Pope Francis' death, the Vatican enters a phase known as 'Sede Vacante' as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope.

Chicago Catholics gathered at an Easter Monday Mass in Pilsen to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and mourn the ...

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As the Roman Catholic faithful in Pittsburgh mourn Pope Francis, many are remembering the pontiff's visit to the United ...

“Pope Francis was a leader for a troubled world,” wrote President Tharman in the letter released by the Singapore Ministry of ...

Worshippers will flock to the Vatican in the coming days to farewell Pope Francis, including the Cardinals who will elect his ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...