Following Pope Francis's passing, the Vatican is abuzz as cardinals gather to elect his successor. The conclave, a secretive ...

The bells of St. Patrick’s Cathedral rang out across Midtown Manhattan on Thursday afternoon as Catholics gathered to ...

The ring and seal are destroyed or nulled after a pope’s death to prevent their future misuse to seal official documents.

In the video player above, you can hear the bells at the Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville. We also heard ...

Students at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, New York, erupted in cheers as the new pope was announced live.

The newly elected pope is about to step onto the world stage. Once the white smoke appears and the new pontiff is introduced ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Provost, 69, ...

Pope Francis has been laid to rest, the conclave has been assembled and, after due deliberation by the participating ...

Pope Leo XIV, 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, was chosen as the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics ...

Here’s a step-by-step guide for what happens after a new pope has been elected: ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at 88, was honored with a funeral at St. Peter's Square. A key tradition ...