A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

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 ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on ...

The dignitaries, politicians and royalty attending Pope Francis’ funeral - The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St ...

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...