Francis, who shunned much of the pomp and privilege of the papacy, asked to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore - rather than ...

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,” ...

Catholics around the world lost arguably the most progressive pope in the church's recent history. Pope Francis proved to be ...

Cardinal-electors will cast four votes per day until one candidate secures a two-thirds majority, a result broadcast to the ...