Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 12 ...

The decision was made during a closed-door meeting of the College of Cardinals and announced at a media briefing at the ...

Many cardinals cited the desire to continue Francis’ pastoral focus on people who are marginalized and against war.

David described the conclave as a “sacred moment” driven by prayer, humility, and the collective discernment of the Church's ...

VATICAN CITY - Here is what happens next in the Roman Catholic Church following the funeral of Pope Francis, after his death ...

The decision was made during a closed-door meeting of the College of Cardinals and announced at a media briefing at the ...

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.