As Vatican officials prepare to lay Pope Francis to rest Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, members of the College of ...

The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...

A Black pope would make a profound statement — not just in the United States, where President Donald Trump has demonized ...

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At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...

Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Wednesday, April 23, allowing mourners to pay ...

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A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

After Pope Francis died at the age of 88, many are wondering about the process in which new popes are selected ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

The election of a new leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics is shrouded in secrecy. Cardinals are forbidden from ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...