This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

A day after the world learned of Pope Francis' death at 88 years old, Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shared stories and reflected on the legacy of the Holy Father.

CNN correspondent gets emotional on live TV when announcing pope's death ...

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

Pope Francis speaks to journalists during the papal flight direct to Rio de Janeiro, 22 July, 2013 ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the ...

Here is look at some of the cardinals considered possible contenders to become pope: Cardinal Peter Erdo, a 72-year-old canon ...

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago will help elect the next pope, marking his first time participating in a papal conclave.