Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...

The church officially recognizes St. Peter, the first pope, as the longest-serving, with at least 34 years. However, many ...

Following Pope Francis' death, a conclave will commence. Does Louisiana have a Cardinal voting for the new Pope?

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

In a deeply moving private ceremony at St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis’ coffin was sealed, closing a historic chapter.

Founder of Atelier Lavs, the designer, perfumer, and artist has crafted liturgical vestments for both Pope Benedict and the ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

He is Cardinal Kevin Farrell ... Wearing white choir dress and a red stole (a vestment), he presides over the ceremonial service of the certification of death, “a first moment of prayer ...

When a cardinal receives the necessary two-thirds ... If he accepts, he chooses a papal name and is dressed in papal vestments before processing out to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.