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

The Catholic Church has almost always been at the forefront of astronomical research and its facilities in Arizona are among ...

The Pope’s last words and final greetings were reportedly addressed to Strappetti, the man he trusted to care for him ...

Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.

Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as "The ...

In Toronto, a framed portrait of Francis sat at the front of the church alongside a bouquet including white, yellow and red roses.