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What happens next after Pope Francis' death?
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...
Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
Conclave to pick next pope to begin May 7, Vatican says
The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...
As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...
Cleveland Bishop leads memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis
Cleveland Bishop Edward C. Malesis presides over memorial Mass for Pope Francis at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist ...
Cardinal Dolan: The pope has to be a source of reconciliation
Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan discusses how the Catholic Church goes about electing a new pope on 'The Story' ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Picking a Pope: Inside the World’s Most Secretive Election
The conclave will begin on May 7, the Vatican said. When the voting cardinals reach a two-thirds majority for a candidate, ...