The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is to be closed to visitors from Monday due to preparations for the papal conclave, the Vatican Museums announced on Thursday. Tourist visits of the Vatican Gardens ...

The conclave will gather to select the new Pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

Cardinal Chibly Langlois will cast Haiti’s first-ever vote in a papal conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, granting Haiti a seat at the highest decision making table of the Catholic Church ...

With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88 on April 21, 2025, the Roman Catholic Church has entered a period of mourning and transition, marked by centuries-old rituals and global attention. As tens ...

Pope Francis's funeral, a more modest affair reflecting his humble wishes, is scheduled for April 26th in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

Cardinal Chow will be going to the Vatican for the conclave, yet his itinerary is not supposed to be disclosed,’ spokesman ...

Here are some of the top contenders to assume the title of pope after the passing of Pope Francis, and more details you need to know about the ...

About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff’s coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican says.

What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending - Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than ...