VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

No one knows who the world's Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic ...

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Francis did create a sex abuse commission early on to advise the church on best practices and placed a trusted official, ...