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From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
The U.S. president wore a blue suit, blue tie and American flag lapel pin to the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025.
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...
On Monday, the Vatican confirmed that Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the ...
The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome ...