After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor
In this photo from files taken on April 18, 2005, and released by the Vatican paper L’Osservatore Romano, Cardinals walk in procession to the Sistine…
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Public viewing for Pope Francis begins Wednesday ahead of Saturday funeral
Pilgrims arrive in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Francisco Seco/AP hide caption toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP VATICAN CITY — Rosa…
A look back at Pope Francis’ life and legacy
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015, in Manila, Philippines. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images…
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on Monday. Vatican…
Who will be the next pope? Here’s how the conclave works
White smoke billows from a chimney at the Sistine Chapel, signaling that cardinal electors have chosen a new pope — Pope Francis — on March…
The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis tours St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile after bestowing the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing…
Defrocked former D.C. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick speaks during a memorial service in South Bend, Ind., on March 4, 2015. The once-powerful Catholic cardinal, who was defrocked by Pope…
Pope Francis has acute respiratory crises, the Vatican says
Flowers, balloons, candles and other items are laid outside Gemelli hospital in Rome, on Feb. 26, where Pope Francis is being treated. Claire Harbage/NPR hide…
Pope Francis is in stable condition after a respiratory relapse, the Vatican says
Nuns pray for Pope Francis on Saturday in front of Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb.14. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide…