Pope Francis, who was elevated to the papacy in 2013, died on Monday, April 21, a day after celebrating Easter at the Vatican. Here are some key events in the life of the man born Jorge Mario ...

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. EDT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican announced Tuesday after a meeting of the College of Cardinals.

The funera l must take place four to six days after the pope's death. For Pope Francis, it took place Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square.

New Yorkers rejoiced over the selection of a new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, the first American selected as Bishop of Rome for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Hours after white smoke billowed from ...

Pope Francis, celebrated by many for his messages of inclusion and compassion, died on Monday at the age of 88, just one day after making a surprise appearance in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis offers a blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2024 Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press via Getty Images ...

Pope Leo XIII was known as a social justice advocate, championing workers and the right to a living wage, Murphy said. “I think he’s going to be a great pope,” Murphy said.

Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015, in Manila, Philippines. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and ...

The selection process Pope Paul VI ruled in 1970 that cardinals above 80 years old cannot vote for the Pope. Cardinals are elected by the Pope and hold their position for life. 108 of the ...