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Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and ...
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process ...
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...
The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...