A change in popes is a complicated process. Here are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin — to help make sense of ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

Pope Francis, the global Catholic leader, has passed away, with media speculation narrowing his potential successor to five ...

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

A highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave convened to ...

As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some ...

There are several possible successors, and while American companies do not allow it, international markets are already taking ...

A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

For centuries, the head of the Roman Catholic Church has been chosen through what’s known as a papal conclave. The ...

Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.