Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people ...

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...

The papal conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.

Millions around the world tuned in to watch as Pope Francis was laid to rest on 26 April, with 400,000 mourners alone paying ...

Here are five pivotal moments in Pope Francis’ relations with Native communities. Santa Cruz, Bolivia, July 9, 2015 At a ...

Local Catholics gathered for a special mass for the repose of the soul of the late Pope Francis. The mass was celebrated by Bishop Glen John Provost.

It was one of the nun’s traits, aside from her work for racial equality, that Pope Francis saw as worthy of sainthood.

The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the ...