Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by ...

After a nine-day mourning period, cardinals will gather to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. View on euronews ...

Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...

The pope’s unadorned tomb, marked by a single Latin word — Franciscus — was intended, a cleric said, to reflect a life of ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

VATICAN CITY — As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being ...

The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.