Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

The cardinals set the date for the conclave. Their next meeting is on Monday morning at 9 a.m. Rome time. All the electors ...

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

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

The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.

Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

According to Vatican estimates, some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral Mass at the Vatican and 150,000 more lined the ...

What happens after Pope Francis funeral - how the Conclave to select his successor will work - The late pope broke from ...

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have ...