Pope Francis has died of a stroke and cardiac arrest following previous complications with double pneumonia, according to the ...

The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

The death of Pope Francis has ignited widespread online curiosity about the process of electing the next leader of the ...

A surprise papal blessing is lifting the spirits of Palms West nurse Leela Lal, who is still recovering after being brutally ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...

Cardinals are meeting on Tuesday to decide on the arrangements for the pontiff's funeral and the election of his successor.

VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the ...

Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope ...

A former North Texas bishop certified Pope Francis’ death April 21 in Vatican City. In a message from the Holy See at 9:47 a.m Monday, April 21, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell announced the death of ...

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...