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Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says
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Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says

Some 135 cardinals, all under the age of 80 and from across the world, are eligible to take part in the conclave

Trump, Zelensky had ‘very productive’ meeting at Pope’s funeral: White House
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Trump, Zelensky had ‘very productive’ meeting at Pope’s funeral: White House

Trump mingled with world leaders at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, but his meeting with Zelensky drew the most attention as he seeks a peace deal with Russia

Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected
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Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected

Pope’s funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, beneath the Basilica.

As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope's funeral
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As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope's funeral

Pope had been recovering from double pneumonia that saw him hospitalised for five weeks

Sri Lanka recalls Pope Francis' compassion on Easter bombing anniversary
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Sri Lanka recalls Pope Francis' compassion on Easter bombing anniversary

Victims of Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings placed on path to sainthood as Vatican honors their sacrifice

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, Vatican says
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, Vatican says

World leaders praise his efforts to reform the Church and offer condolences to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics

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