A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as "The People's Pope," as he embarks on his final journey to his resting place. The procession began at Santa Marta,

One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to top Vatican positions.