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

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The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...

Pope Francis’ remains were taken to St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands gathered to pay respects, marking a solemn step in the ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...

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

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 ...

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

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.