Whoever succeeds Pope Francis to become the Catholic Church's 267th pope, his first major decision will be to choose his ...

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...

Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, just after his 78th birthday. Of the 103 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

The six-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter’s to St. Mary Major was filled ...

A prophecy said to be about the late Pope Francis may hint at him being the "last pope" if the prediction is to be believed.

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,” ...

Films highlight the doctrinaire versus the avant-garde and the machinations behind becoming popeWhat was unique about Pope Francis who died last Monday was not that he was the first pope from South ...

Over three days this week, more than 250,000 people stood for hours in line to pay their final respects while Francis’ body ...

In the final stage of his earthly journey, Pope Francis Saturday was entombed in the papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major as a ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, leaves behind a rich legacy of Catholic practices. However, in a deviation ...

Pave the Way Foundation helps foster mutual understanding and peace among religions. It was this work that brought ...