A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

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Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

The death of Pope Francis has reignited fresh hopes for the first African leader to be installed at the helm of the Catholic Church. However, there are reasons to believe that their time has not quite ...

Cardinals are getting ready to vote on who the next pope will be, but some have noticed that they seem to be wearing both ...

King Felipe and Queen Letizia will attend Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican, the Spanish royal palace told Agence France-Presse. Spain, a traditionally Catholic country although much more secular ...

Mystery and drama always surround a conclave, but the deeper issue is the mission of the Catholic Church in the modern world.

Dublin native Camerlengo Kevin Farrell played a key role in the lead-up to Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday. Pope Francis live stream. Pope Francis lying in state. Pope Francis Rite of ...

On Wednesday, there will be a solemn transfer of the coffin containing Pope Francis's body to Saint Peter's Basilica in ...

Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88, sending shockwaves throughout the world. His body is now lying in state until the ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

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