Pope Francis presides over a Rosary prayer for peace on Oct. 6, 2024, in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. The prayer ...

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” ...

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to lead the Catholic church in 2013, he chose the papal name Francis, after the 13th-century figure St. Francis of Assisi, known ...

The novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel, which will take place in the month of Mary, begins May 1 and runs until May 9.

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

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Most of the funeral will be celebrated in Latin, and there will be incense and hymns and Gregorian chants. Attended by dozens ...

Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

We asked two experts on the Roman Catholic church who have seen the movie whether it accurately depicts what will take place ...

As the world teeters under the weight of war, its leaders, adversaries and allies alike will sit shoulder to shoulder in an ...

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