The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

The funeral of Pope Francis will be livestreamed Saturday, April 25, on YouTube and available for free in multiple languages.

Tens of thousands of people have visited St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as preparations also begin for the conclave. Chris Jansing reports more from the Vatican and ...

Pope Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

The conclave will gather to select the new Pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

Here are some of the top contenders to assume the title of pope after the passing of Pope Francis, and more details you need to know about the ...

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...

Oscar-winning movie “Conclave” has moved up the streaming charts following the passing of Pope Francis earlier this week.The ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the ...

Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became "one of the most popular betting markets in 2025," an analyst says.

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.