As "Conclave" shows, the pope's signet ring, called Ring of the Fisherman, is destroyed after his death to signify the papal ...

The College of Cardinals, clad in their red cassocks, solemnly processed towards the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s awe ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of ...

Many cardinals cited the desire to continue Francis’ pastoral focus on people who are marginalized and against war.

Following Pope Francis's death and funeral, the Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel to prepare for the conclave. Cardinals ...

John Oliver opened Sunday’s Last Week Tonight by talking about the death of Pope Francis. Francis died Monday at age 88 after a stroke put him into a coma and led to heart failure. He also had ...

The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at the ...

Pope Francis’ burial on Saturday drew huge crowds Some cardinals want Francis’ reforms to continue apace Traditionalists seek ...