The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

Now that Pope Francis has died, a new pope will be chosen through the papal conclave. Here's what the process looks like.

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...

The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski as the tenth Bishop of Providence. The 57-year-old Bishop Lewandowski is a native of Toledo, Ohio and a member of the Redemptorists.