Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, the editors of 'America' remember an extraordinary and beloved pontiff ...

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

Much of the world’s attention is on the Vatican, where conclave has begun and cardinals are meeting to select a successor to ...

As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

With his approach to empathy, Pope Francis became an icon for inclusivity. He was always a powerful voice who advocated for ...

The event aims to give people a chance to reflect on the impact Pope Francis had not just on the world, but the Quad Cities.

And so, with thousands having paid their last respects, Pope Francis has been laid to rest in the St Mary Major Basilica.