The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis used the words 'gay' and 'transgender' and met with LGBTQ+ people on many occasions. His impact cannot be ...

The next pontiff must continue the ‘revolution’ started by Pope Francis, a group of Irish priests seeking reform of the ...

Priests arrayed themselves in rows and the crowds stood and knelt, sang and prayed for one last communion with Francis. They ...

Pope Francis’ message to listen more, preach less and show mercy to all resonated, even among those who lacked faith. Francis ...

Wars and rumors of wars, especially in the Middle East. Rising political tensions plaguing the Western Hemisphere as the ...

The cardinals eligible to vote for the new pope will gather in the coming weeks and enter seclusion to secretly vote for the new bishop of Rome.

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis. Starting early Sunday they began filing past the simple ...

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,” ...

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has left Rome for home today (27 April), a day after joining the funeral mass of Pope Francis at St Peter's Square in Vatican City. He is expected to reach home in the ...

The Catholic Church is currently undergoing a nine-day period of mourning and prayer for the late Pope Francis, but everyone ...