A selection by Reuters editors of some of the photos from Pope Francis' funeral with comments by photographers ...

Thousands of Catholic faithful are expected to descend upon Rome in the coming weeks — and not only to mourn Pope Francis.

According to a report from the Vatican News on April 28, Tagle was selected by lottery, along with French Cardinal Dominique ...

During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the ...

When the cardinals have gathered, the shout “extra omnes” (everybody out) rings out and the cardinals – who are sworn to an ...

What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

The U.S. president wore a blue suit, blue tie and American flag lapel pin to the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025.

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

The dispute over his eligibility to vote threatened to undermine the integrity and legitimacy of the papal election.

Fifteen cardinals taking part in the upcoming conclave are 79 years old — some making it under the cutoff just weeks before ...

The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...

Pope Francis had emphasized compassion and outreach, especially toward those who are marginalized. He embodied a vision of the church as a place of refuge, marked by gestures of mercy and humility.