Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

Within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated that it is possible for a centralized institution to also be pastoral, ...

The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions will be set in motion, ...

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

After Pope Francis died at the age of 88, many are wondering about the process in which new popes are selected ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the Church's 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis, who has ...

Following the death or abdication of a pope, the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals meets at the Vatican to choose a new ...

The cardinals elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, the first Jesuit, ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Following Pope Francis’ death, ’Conclave’ is in streaming demand. Where can you watch the Oscar winning movie?