The Catholic Church risks a schism if it elects another liberal leader like Pope Francis, a leading conservative cardinal has warned ahead of next month’s conclave. Gerhard Müller also cautioned ...

US Cardinal accused in a sexual abuse case will play a key role in the ceremonies to close Pope Francis' coffin on his burial day on Saturday ...

By Joshua McElwee and Giulia Segreti ROME (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday ...

Experts tell TIME that the next Pope must approach China similarly to how Francis did if the Vatican wants to continue to ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, viewership has spiked for "Conclave," about the choosing of a new pope. Two experts tell ...

Before he was Pope, Jorge Bergoglio was member 88235 of his beloved San Lorenzo soccer club. Now fans in Buenos Aires see a ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at ...

Pope Francis, who died Monday, will be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix and intrigue.

In the last 100 years, the Catholic Church has only seen eight Popes, including the late Holy Father Pope Francis. The ...

Hundreds gathered at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church to honor Pope Francis who passed away on April 21st, the day after ...