Historically, the exact number of votes required to elect a new pope has fluctuated. Under current rules, a minimum ...

The new Pope is elected by the College of Cardinals. At present, there are 252 cardinals from across the world. The Papal ...

The next pope will inherit a mixed situation: a church that has grown stronger in certain areas under Francis, yet which ...

Dolan is one of the most recognizable Catholic figures in the US and known for his charisma, conservative principles and staunch support of the Catholic church’s teachings.

Catholic communities in Evanston mourn the passing of Pope Francis, who died following complications from a cerebral stroke.

Youngstown Diocese Catholics are mourning the death of the pope. "May Pope Francis see the face of God today," Bishop David Bonnar said.

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Marco J. Clark, the president of Holy Cross College, called Francis' papacy "a remarkable witness to compassion, humility, and the joy of the Gospel." ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the ...

“Today, the Church and the world have lost a true shepherd of souls,” McElroy said in a statement from his new home in ...

Boosted by Bergoglio, four of them with different sensitivities, all will play a crucial role in the general congregations.

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and his heart to fail, as ...