A popular expression of Pope Francis was his phrase “the God of surprises.” That phrase was often turned against Francis by ...

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When the cardinals of the Catholic Church gather to choose the next pope, how close to the movie "Conclave" will it be?

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Just 10 days after Pope Francis was appointed head of the Catholic Church, he received an ominous gift from his predecessor — a large white box.

Many have made a beneficial impact on the Church and the world.The legacy of Pope Francis is assured in the annals of Church history. He is a pontiff of many firsts.For starters, he ascended to the ...

Leaders and prominent figures from across the world will be in attendance when Pope Francis is buried in a service on April ...

According to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the ...

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors - Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method — a system known as the Papal conclave.

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.