An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...

Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that ...

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.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

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

Pope Francis, who led the Catholic church for 12 years and is being remembered for the humanity he brought to his role as a ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

The Catholic Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. His death marks the beginning of a ...

The world is about to witness a papal conclave for the first time in 12 years. Here's where you can watch 'Conclave' to get an idea of what happens at one.

It's very possible the next Pope could be from Africa, where the Catholic Church continues to add millions of members. Cardinal Ambongo is a leading candidate, hailing from the Democratic Republic of ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful ...

Often engaged in bitter bickering, Filipinos across the political spectrum are united in mourning the passing of Pope Francis ...