They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint but ended up bidding farewell to Pope ...

From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Not every pope is canonized as a saint, and today it's more challenging than ever. Here's why sainthood is not guaranteed, ...

Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of ...

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.