Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.

The conclave to elect a new pope will begin between 6th and 11th May 2025. Approximately 138 cardinal electors will ...

The Vatican had announced that the basilica would be open until midnight, but then indicated it would extend the hours due to ...

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who could ratchet them back.

Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

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

Huge crowds were expected at St Peter's Basilica on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public ...

Bishop Dickerson Wells, with the Church of God in Christ, said he’s heading to Rome, Italy for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday.