Once Pope Francis' funeral is finished, all eyes will turn to the process of determining a new pontiff known as the conclave.

That is the main reason most popes in history have chosen the name John. After stating his new name, the new Pope is taken to ...

Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader ...

The new Pope is elected by the Catholic church's most senior priests, called Cardinals. Technically, anyone who is a man and ...

The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...

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.

Pope Francis’ funeral will not follow traditional protocols, marking a break from the past as the world mourns the loss of ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday aged 88, after 12 years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has set in motion ...

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

The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his death.