Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be an official period of mourning, pointing to steps taken in Spain, Cuba and ...

Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here’s what to know.

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.

Pope Leo XIV stepped outside the Vatican for the first time since being elected leader of the catholic church. He paid ...

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 ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commences on ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...