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Pope Francis’s kindness, compassion set the mold for Cardinals to follow (Letters)
I hope the Cardinals are inspired to pick the next pope who will also live and inspire these traits, and not a Pope who is divisive and only preaches to dogma.” — Marcia Murphy, ...
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
When is Pope Francis's funeral? A guide to the papal rites and ceremonies taking place this week.
Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s ...
Who could be the next Pope, and how is he chosen?
Pope Francis reshaped the papal electorate during his tenure. He appointed nearly 80% of the cardinals eligible to vote ...