As the Vatican switches gears from saying goodbye to Pope Francis to electing his successor, the status of a once-powerful ...

Front row left to right, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Estonia's President Alar Karis, Spain's King ...

Dating back to the Middle Ages -- when the idea of sovereigns being elected was somewhat revolutionary -- the gathering, ...

The Vatican has confirmed when the conclave to elect the next pope will commence. A total of 135 cardinals are eligible to ...

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the ...

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Donald Trump faced online criticism for wearing a blue suit to Pope Francis's funeral, deemed inappropriate by some due to ...

Prince William wore a dark blue suit instead of the traditional black attire for Pope Francis's funeral. Here's what you ...

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