Who could be the next pope? A look at some top names
To become the next pope, the candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to participate.
To become the next pope, the candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to participate.
Here's where Pope Francis will be buried
Pope Francis revealed his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.
Pope Francis revealed his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.
Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday. He was 88.
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday. He was 88.
Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know
Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.
Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.
Death of Pope Francis: What to know about his funeral and burial
The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.
The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.
Is Pope Benedict still alive?
Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.
Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.
How many popes have there been?
Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.
Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.
How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave
The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.
The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.
Billionaire televangelist slashes price on $14.6M Florida condo amid scrutiny over church wealth: report
Another Sunny Isles Beach condo worth $9.6 million is linked to the Macedo family, according to a report.
Another Sunny Isles Beach condo worth $9.6 million is linked to the Macedo family, according to a report.
Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.
What is Eid al-Fitr? The Muslim holiday at end of Ramadan explained
April 10 marks Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday observed by Muslims worldwide.
April 10 marks Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday observed by Muslims worldwide.
CIA used psychic to locate Ark of the Covenant, unclassified document claims
An unclassified CIA document circulating on social media claims agents may know where the Ark of the Covenant is located – thanks to the help of a psychic.
An unclassified CIA document circulating on social media claims agents may know where the Ark of the Covenant is located – thanks to the help of a psychic.
Pope Francis will be leaving hospital soon after 38-day stay
After 38 days in the hospital, some of those spent in critical condition, Pope Francis is returning to the Vatican.
After 38 days in the hospital, some of those spent in critical condition, Pope Francis is returning to the Vatican.
Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization
The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.
The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.
Pope Francis shares first audio message since hospitalization: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says
The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.
The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.
Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital
Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.
WA senate passes bill to make clergy members mandatory reporters
The state senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. It now heads to the house.
The state senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. It now heads to the house.
Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback
The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.
The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.
Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.