Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what ...

The period between a pope’s death and the election of his successor has captured faithful and audiences worldwide.

The Chicago Bears hold the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to watch and what ...

Cardinals are a pontiff's closest collaborators, running key departments at the Vatican and dioceses around the world. When a pope dies or resigns, those cardinals aged under 80 are eligible to enter ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the ...

Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.

The funeral and burial of a pope who dies in office should take place “between the fourth and sixth day after death,” the ...

VATICAN CITY -- Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: ...

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what ...

While the US outlaws bets on the new pope, foreign bookmakers accept wagers. Here's how to place a bet on the new pope.

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...