With the Pope's death, a nine day mourning period known as the novendiales has been initiated. The election for a new pope ...

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, ...

After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

One of New Zealand’s top Catholics will today leave for Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and take part in the Vatican’s secret process for choosing a successor. Speaking to media at Wellington’s ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, cardinals will convene in Vatican City to elect a successor. Here are a few ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his ...

As news of the pope’s death traveled across the globe, observers fondly remembered a man who bought his own eyeglasses, got ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

The Vatican has announced Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time. It will be led by the dean ...