Pope Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI ...

For nearly two millennia, popes have shaped Catholic doctrine, guided the faithful, and navigated global challenges, from St.

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

Here is the complete list of 266 Popes from the past to present. Most recently, Pope Francis led the Catholic Church from ...

Cardinals are descending on Vatican City from across the globe to for their first meeting before the conclave to select Pope ...

Royal families from around the world expressed their grief and condolences on the sad passing of Pope Francis, who died of ...

Pope Francis's funeral will be held at St Peter's Basilica in Rome today, which will be attended by 10 reigning monarchs. The ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, it will soon become time to elect the 267th pope — and, according to experts, there are ...

With dozens of foreign delegations attending, some from hostile countries, the funeral’s seating arrangements presented a ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. His funeral will take place in St. Peter’s Square today before his body is ...