Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...

In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani ...

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...

Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the ...

An Taoiseach Micheal Martin, An Tanaiste Simon Harris and President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina will represent ...

Pope Francis appointed the vast majority of this body of cardinal electors. That doesn't mean, however, that he has appointed people of a similar mindset.

Pope Francis has died aged 88 on Easter Monday, the Vatican has confirmed. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell ...