Men wash the steps St. Peter's Basilica before the arrival of the body of Pope Francis, who will lie in state at for three days, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea ...

Of that number, only 135 of the churchmen entitled to wear red zucchettos will actually cast votes for a new pope because they ... sparked an interest in the secret meetings that will take place ...

“I am sure that the benefactor who paid for Pope Francis' tomb will be present at the funeral, but no one will recognize him. Not even I.” Yet he, Monsignor Rolandas Makrickas, 53 years ...

April 22, 2025 15:47 PM UTC - Updated April 22, 2025 15:47 PM UTC With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is cal ...

Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Francis passed away at 88, prompting discussions about his successor. The selection process involves 138 eligible cardinals under 80 years old voting in a secret conclave at the Sistine ...

Pope Francis's death has ushered in a period of mourning within the Vatican and set in motion the ancient process of selecting a new pope. As per the tradition, cardinals will gather under ...

What actually happens after the Pope dies? It’s not just a moment of mourning — the Vatican follows centuries-old traditions, secretive rituals, and a very specific protocol. From sealing the ...

The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.” Fortune A highly secret conclave ...

ndonesian officials and Catholic figures have offered condolences on the death of Pope Francis, who is remembered as a role model for peace and humanity not only for Catholicism, but also the world.