At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...

An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him known a papabile emerging even before his ...

In life, Pope Francis strayed from the more conservative path forged by his predecessors Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict.

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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.

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

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

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The Catholic Church will bid farewell to Pope Francis this weekend as he is laid to rest in St. Peter's Square in a funeral.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Tuesday played “hooky” from discussions about the next pontiff at the Vatican to remain home long enough to lead a remembrance Mass for Pope Francis at St.