Pope Francis, known for his humility, chose to wear simple black shoes instead of the traditional red shoes of his ...

The late Pope Francis continued his legacy as an open-armed trailblazer by opening the sacred portal of the Vatican and dying ...

When the conclave begins May 7, there will be 117 cardinals who will not be allowed into the Sistine Chapel to take part in the voting process that chooses the next pope.

Paul VI was bishop of Rome when I was born. The next pontiff will be my sixth.

In Life. My story through History (2024), a book in the form of memoirs by Pope Francis, who passed away today at the age of ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Pope Paul VI's Apostolic Constitution states that no bishop over the age of 80 can enter the conclave. Of the 252 cardinals, only 135 are electors, 108 of whom were appointed by Pope Francis ...

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the funeral, including Catholic mourners, cardinals and world leaders.

in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) From left front to camera ...

ROME (AP) — Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, called for " a church for the poor ," a church that would reach out to what he called the ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of ...