Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

In New York City, Saint Patrick's Cathedral has also become a focal point for mourning the death of Pope Francis, with ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, left behind many questions. "The white box is considered the greatest ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

ROME — Pope Francis' funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. Scores ...

Prince William will attend Pope Francis' funeral on behalf of the British royal family. The Prince of Wales will represent ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...

According to the Holy See, 71 countries have elector cardinals. There are 17 American cardinals, but only 10 are eligible to ...