To be eligible to participate in the conclave, members of the College of Cardinals have to be under 80 years old. This means that as of 2025, only 135 members of the College of Cardinals are allowed ...

P ope Francis, the reform-minded Roman Catholic leader who guided the church through an era of crisis, died Monday, April 21, ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church ...

Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the ...

Pope Francis’s final public appearance took place on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica to bless the gathered crowds during an Easter mass. Archbishop Diego Ravelli, ...

The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at age 88, strived to make the church more inclusive. But critics believed his reforms ...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to attend Pope Francis ' funeral. The 45th and 47th president of ...

The first non-European pontiff in centuries pioneered change but was not the radical liberal of conservative imaginings ...

World leaders reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Mondays. A message by Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla said the ...

US President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg has been criticised on social media after claiming current Vice ...

During his papacy, Pope Francis was renowned for his humble approach and progressive viewpoints, frequently challenging ...