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 choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

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

Catholic cardinals from around the world are converging on Vatican City in advance of the conclave that will elect the ...

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...

Gregory Warren, 18, was killed near Texas Southern University; his family, devastated, is seeking justice as police continue their investigation. Warren had recently moved to Houston with his sister’s ...

The Gregorian calendar, instituted by Pope Gregory XIII, went into effect in 1582. In the 1,417 years from 1583 through 3000, it’s most common for Easter to fall on April 16, with 61 instances.

They described themselves as 'Anglophiles' and 'huge fans' of the British Royal Family ... tree.’ It came as the Vatican released a photograph of the King and Queen’s secret meeting with the ...

Cover - Video King Charles and Queen Camilla Meet Pope Francis on Their 20th Wedding Anniversary Posted: 10 April 2025 | Last updated: 10 April 2025 The private meeting took place at the Vatican's ...

a central figure in the British royal family. The visit, which lasted about twenty minutes, took place in an atmosphere of great cordiality and confidentiality. Pope Francis, recovering for over two ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King and Queen have met a convalescing Pope Francis at the Vatican during a private meeting where they shared their best wishes for his ...