The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix and intrigue.

An autobiography is not our private story, but rather the baggage we carry with us,” Pope Francis said in his recollections, which were published this year. As the head of ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

When the cardinals of the Catholic Church gather to choose the next pope, how close to the movie "Conclave" will it be?

The conclave is made up of the College of Cardinals, a group who assists with central Church affairs. It consists of 135 ...

The funeral for Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square, capping off a week of ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...