Some of the most world's most important Catholic landmarks are set to close themselves off to tourists in the coming days as the Vatican prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis and begins the ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, viewership has spiked for "Conclave," about the choosing of a new pope. Two experts tell ...

A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix and intrigue.

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Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square.

In the last 100 years, the Catholic Church has only seen eight Popes, including the late Holy Father Pope Francis. The ...

Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday. After that the process of selecting a new pope begins. Here's a look at how the papal conclave works.

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, the process to elect a new pope will soon begin -- sparking speculation that an American ...

The papal conclave is a tradition dating back to the 13th century. Cardinals are sequestered in the Vatican and take a vow of ...