The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

In his will, he specified that he wanted a simple tomb, devoid of some of the most deeply rooted traditions in the history of ...

The growing number of cardinals from Africa eligible to vote in the upcoming papal election, along with a rising number of Catholics on the continent, signals promise for those hoping for an African ...

Pope Francis' funeral details including a full schedule and what to expect from the Novendiali, a nine-day period of mourning ...

As the liturgy drew to a close and the congregation departed in silence, Cardinal McElroy’s homily left the faithful with ...

With the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, one may notice that there have been some changes in the prayers within the ...

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger led his first Good Friday service in Detroit at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

The funeral of Pope Francis is underway in St. Peter’s square, where hundreds of thousands of people have gathered, including ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local Rome time (4:00 a.m. ET) and more than 200,000 people are expected to attend the deceased Vicar of Christ’s services.

The Triduum, the three days from Good Friday to Easter Sunday, is like one big liturgy, Bishop Michael Izen said. It also ...

The Liturgy of the Eucharist is being read at the funeral of Pope Francis -- which is where bread and wine are consecrated, becoming the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is a central act of worship ...