The archbishop of New Orleans held a Memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis Wednesday afternoon. Pope Francis died Monday morning after complications from a stroke that led to irreversible heart ...

The archbishop of New Orleans held a Memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis Wednesday afternoon. Pope Francis died Monday ...

"Pope Francis was a true man of God who called and challenged all of us to witness our faith in all aspects of our daily life ...

Cardinals from around the world must gather for the conclave in which Francis’ successor is selected. Who's on the shortlist?

The rules of the conclave are to cast one ballot the first evening to gauge initial preferences, without expecting anyone to ...

American Cardinals Joseph Tobin and Raymond Burke could be candidates to lead the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis.

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic ...

If the coming conclave chooses someone who lets Pope Francis’ torch dim rather than carry it forward, it would be a global ...

He is known to wear elaborate vestments and opposes restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass ... He led the Archdiocese of St. Louis 2004 to 2008 before his appointment to various positions ...

As the 266th Pope is laid to rest at Rome, may he be remembered as a culturally sophisticated and profoundly well-intentioned ...