From floor tiles that block cellphone signals to a new chimney, here's how the Vatican keeps information inside the chapel ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, ...

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem ...

World leaders and Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people and reflected his wishes as pastor.

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

University officials confirmed the train-like vehicle had been involved in a serious multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.

The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, Christians from all over the world will flock to Vatican City, a country surrounded by ...

Cardinal Farrell, who holds the position of cardinal chamberlain, or camerlengo in Italian, will run the Holy See’s affairs ...

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The ...