Pope Francis

The centuries-old signal drew an immediate, emotional response from the throngs gathered in St. Peter's Square.

The process of choosing a new pontiff is both deeply symbolic and steeped in centuries-old tradition.

Following the inconclusive vote, the 133 cardinal electors—those under the age of 80 who are eligible to participate—returned to their temporary residence at the Santa Marta guesthouse inside Vatican City.

A total of 133 cardinal electors, all under the age of 80, are eligible to vote in this conclave — the highest number in history.

Donald Trump shared an AI image of himself dressed as the Pope after joking that it would be his "number one choice" to lead the Catholic Church.

Cardinals will convene on May 7th to elect the new leader of the Catholic Church following Pope Francis's funeral.

Pope Francis was buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in a moving Vatican funeral attended by 400,000 mourners and world leaders. Trump and Zelensky met again, calling their talk potentially “historic” amid emotional tributes.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid their respects to the late Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral. Their quiet tribute came before formal ceremonies began.

US President Donald Trump will be seated in the third row at Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican, following standard protocol based on the French alphabetical order of nations.

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the centre of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.