Without a clear date yet, the new Pope will celebrate the Mass for the beginning of the Pontificate before political and ...

If the commissioner reinstates baseball’s all-time hits leader, Rose would be eligible for Hall of Fame consideration in ...

The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences.

Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. There were 135 ...

Since his remains were transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, waves of mourners stood patiently in line, with the queue snaking its way through the square to the Holy ... of the cross or pausing ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered attention following the passing of Pope Francis is the fate of the Fisherman's ...

By convention, the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, a senior cardinal appointed ... a new tradition was established: A deep cross was carved into the ring’s surface with a chisel.“I think there ...

By convention, the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church ... a new tradition was established: A deep cross was carved into the ring’s surface with a chisel. “I think there was a feeling that ...

According to tradition, the camerlengo certifies the pope’s death, seals the papal apartment and breaks the pope’s fisherman’s ring, as a symbol of a vacancy at the Holy See. He leads the ...

Pope Francis sometimes used this ring during ceremonies but was more often seen using the simple silver ring adorned with a cross ... representing the Holy Trinity - a key belief in Christianity ...