The Italian cardinal, who will vote in the conclave scheduled to begin May 7, said that true fidelity requires continuing the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

Just 20 hours before his death, the pontiff had made his last appearance on Easter, reminding the world of the essence of life and urging people to renew the hope for peace.

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square, prisoners and migrants welcomed him at the basilica ...

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

Front row left to right, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Estonia's President Alar Karis, Spain's King ...

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Catholic cardinals meeting in Rome today have set 7 May as the start date for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope ...

Pope Francis' funeral brought world leaders, monarchs, and hundreds of thousands of people to Rome on Saturday to bid him ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, officials have confirmed when and where the conclave to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church will take place.