Thousands of mourners are paying their respects ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. The pontiff will be laid to rest on Saturday morning in a service led ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old ...

A cardinal from Crosby has ruled out becoming the next Pope. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday (April 21) aged 88 and his ...

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

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.

The funeral for Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square, capping off a week of ...

The conclave will gather to select the new Pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP ...