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

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

No matter the individual elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...

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

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, marked many firsts when he was elected as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

As thousands arrive in Rome to remember Pope Francis, the "people's pope," questions are emerging about how the Catholic ...

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

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

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

David French: I’m David French. I’m an Opinion columnist at The Times, where I write about law, politics and religion. I’m ...

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...