From this perspective, Pope Francis broke with ecclesiastical tradition, presenting himself for the first time to thousands ...

The smoke is a way to let the public know a new pope has been selected. When a cardinal receives the necessary two-thirds vote and the cardinal has accepted the position, the ballots of the final ...

As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

Following papal tradition, the Gammarelli family, tailors to the Vatican for over two centuries, prepares three robes in ...

This morning, the pro eligendo Pontifice Mass was held at the tomb of Peter, the first act of the Conclave that will elect ...

A Catholic priest explained the meaning of the mitre, which is a cap worn by Catholic bishops, cardinals and the pope, after ...

Pope Francis’ time as leader of the Catholic church was striking for his humility, compassion, commitment to the poor, and leadership on international concerns. His encyclicals advocated for care and ...

The world has said its last goodbyes to Pope Francis. The Argentinian-born pope was buried on Saturday in front of thousands ...

The Vatican has released the first images of the Pope's tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome after he was laid to ...

The Roman Catholic pontiff was buried in a private ceremony following his public funeral on Saturday, April 26 Eric Vandeville/Abaca/Sipa USA Pope Francis' tomb has been revealed in new images ...

And in the Philippines, children offered white flowers. Members of the faithful around the world honored the late Pope Francis on his funeral Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff — who was the ...