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

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...

Navarrosa, who is currently writing his thesis on the pope’s 2016 encyclical 'Amoris Laetitia,' recalls meeting Francis in ...

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

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

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

The Catholic Church is grieving throughout the world, including in Maryland, after the death of Pope Francis, who died Monday ...

The Catholic Church will bid farewell to Pope Francis this weekend as he is laid to rest in St. Peter's Square in a funeral.

Francis broke from tradition and asked for a "simple" burial in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major instead of St. Peter's Basilica.