All bets are off on conclave outcome, says Vatican expert - UK theologian Professor Anna Rowlands said the timing of the star ...

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

Thousands of mourners are paying their respects ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. The pontiff will be laid to rest on Saturday morning in a service led ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a funeral mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City this weekend - here's how to ...

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix and intrigue.

In the last 100 years, the Catholic Church has only seen eight Popes, including the late Holy Father Pope Francis. The ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who could ratchet them back.

The conclave is made up of the College of Cardinals, a group who assists with central Church affairs. It consists of 135 ...

Since the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, social media has been filled with expressions of loss and mourning, as well ...

The funeral for Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square, capping off a week of ...