The papal conclave is set to begin. Here's how a new pope is chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
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Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Pope Francis's death at means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. On May 7, Catholic cardinals began the selection process for the next pope.
At Mary Immaculate School in Farmers Branch, students held a "mock conclave," complete with young cardinals and a new pope.
Mary Immaculate Catholic School in Farmers Branch held a mock conclave Tuesday morning, where they elected their very own pope.
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
Cardinals from all over the world are gathering in Rome to elect a new pope. The conclave begins on Wednesday.
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
In downtown Dallas, dozens of Catholics made their way to Cathedral Guadalupe Monday night.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Parishioners and those alike are looking to learn more about the pontiff and his life.
"The people of North Texas loved Bishop Farrell," said Sister Gloria Cain, ex-superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Millions of people around the world are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, including many here in North Texas.
The church will observe the traditional nine days of mourning for Pope Francis before the cardinals meet at the Vatican to select the next pope.
A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the Church closer to the people.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson said his passing will be mourned with gratitude for his service to the Catholic Church.
The former Bishop of Dallas will lead the Vatican while the papacy is vacant.
Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age of 88.
Catholic Charities alleges its has not been paid since the Trump Administration moved to freeze to federal funding, but later rescinded the order.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
