An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

The Holy See confirmed the funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday. Here's how you can observe the funeral procession for Pope Francis.

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...

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

The pontiff's funeral is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. Francis' death on Monday came ...

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.