Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor.

Wars and rumors of wars, especially in the Middle East. Rising political tensions plaguing the Western Hemisphere as the ...

Francis, who shunned much of the pomp and privilege of the papacy, asked to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore - rather than ...

"Whether on the issues of abortion, the end of life, marriage for priests, the ordination of women, or homosexuality, which ...

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what ...

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis, filing past the simple white tomb in St Mary Major ...