VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with ...

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

The fundamental Christian message emphasizes compassion, and the Catholic Church over the centuries has played a vital role ...

In the crush of Catholic Church news in the week since Pope Francis died, a theme keeps appearing: Hope that the next pontiff will be a true conservative.

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Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump recently attended Pope Francis's funeral. But Donald Trump is facing criticism for ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great ...

The death of Pope Francis, on April 21 at the age of 88, paves the way for the election of a new leader for the Catholic ...

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...