Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan ...

When does the conclave begin? With Pope Francis' funeral over, the succession game begins. Filipinos, Italians, Africans: ...

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013 sent shockwaves through the global community, breaking an eight-century ...

President Donald Trump, escorted by Col. Paul Pawluk, Vice Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, and first lady Melania Trump, ...

The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

Pope Francis has been laid to rest after his funeral at the Vatican. A period of mourning follows – then comes the complex ...

Pope Francis lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The ...

More than any other pope, Francis incorporated the best scientific conclusions into his teaching on the environment; he ...

Dark clouds set the scene as hoards of Catholic devotees solemnly lined up for a final chance to say goodbye to their beloved ...

For the cardinals who have gathered for the third time in the general congregation, there is no doubt: even if the limit of ...

Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. (Rome time) on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. This was announced from Casa Santa Marta at 9:45 a.m. by ...

Will the Pope go to Heaven” asked the Facebook blurb for the Pastors’ Heart podcast special episode following the death of ...