A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

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

Following the passing of Pope Francis, find out how accurate the Conclave movie was in portraying the secretive real-life process of papal conclave.

The funeral of the late pontiff was announced, and here are some clips of him in an open casket from the Vatican.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

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

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

The Sentara College of Health Sciences (SCOHS) is discontinuing its nursing and non-nursing degree-granting programs.

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...