The camerlengo will oversee the transition into the new papacy, including preparing the conclave that will select the next ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, ...

The legacy of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, is already shaping up to be one of the most distinctive in modern ...

How did Pope Francis’ polarizing legacy affect his relationship with American Catholics? When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became ...

Photo: Adobe Stock The reign of Pope Francis ended on Easter Monday, marking nearly 12 years as the head of the Catholic ...

Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William.

The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions on migration, the environment and poverty will ...

Photo: Adobe Stock As Roman Catholics continue to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, ...

The Catholic Church risks a schism if it elects another liberal leader like Pope Francis, a leading conservative cardinal has warned ahead of next month’s conclave. Gerhard Müller also cautioned ...

Pope Francis, leader of Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's what to know about ...

Experts tell TIME that the next Pope must approach China similarly to how Francis did if the Vatican wants to continue to ...