The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...

The conclave is likely to begin right after the nine days of mourning declared by the Holy See, which end on May 4.

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The Apostolic Palace, built in 1589, was the Pope's residence for centuries. In 2013, Pope Francis chose the modest Domus ...

Discover when the papal conclave will begin to select the new pope after the passing of Pope Francis. Learn about the conclave process, voting details, and who is eligible to vote in this significant ...

Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair ...

White smoke signals a new pope has been elected. The camerlengo is the senior cardinal who runs the Vatican's day-to-day ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic ...

Francis's funeral will take place at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica. The ...