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Conclave to choose a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a ...
A rare glimpse of Pope Francis’s bedroom reveals how the pontiff lived: It's not what you'd expect
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025, was admired for his commitment to simplicity and humility. He ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Woman Who Knew Pope Francis as Young Priest Recalls Memories of Him and How He Changed Once He Became Pontiff (Exclusive)
"He always kept a low profile. He was a very serious person,” Ana Maria Belmonte tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine despite 'productive' Vatican City Meeting
On the heels of a private meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while attending ...