A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...

JD Vance, along with his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, visited Vatican City during Easter weekend ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions will be set in motion, ...

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

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern) on Saturday in front of St. Peter's Basilica ...

Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the ...

The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...

Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. Fans and supporters will be able to see him in St. Peter’s Basilica from ...

As people the world over mourn the passing of Pope Francis and visit the Holy See to pay homage, here’s what to know about ...

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral and allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their final respects ...