Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...

Losing Francis was “as if you’re losing your grandfather, your very wise grandfather,” one mourner told NBC News.

St. Peter's Basilica opened its doors again on Thursday after a brief closure in the early hours to welcome crowds of ...

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

A cardinal who was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement said Tuesday he intends ...

Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 26. Here's how to watch the service from home.

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 ...

So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to ...

Two hours after falling ill, the pope died, having suffered a stroke. “He died without suffering, at home,″ Alfieri told the ...

Francis did away with that sort of viewing. Instead, a procession brought his coffin on Wednesday directly to St. Peter’s ...

Pope Francis’ funeral will begin Saturday, April 26, at 4 a.m. EDT. It’s scheduled six days after his death. According to the ...