When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope

After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.

Pope Francis funeral homily: Watch and read full transcript

Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.

Virginia Giuffre, woman who accused Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Bell tolls in St. Peter's square after pope's death

Bells rang throughout St Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Monday, April 21, after the death of Pope Francis was announced.

Cardinal Dolan joins GDNY, reflects on Pope Francis' legacy: 'Man of the people'

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday. He was 88. In an interview Monday morning on Good Day New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan described his legacy.

Video captures Pope Francis' last public appearance at the Vatican on Easter Sunday

A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.

American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town

An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.

Trump stands firm on tariffs despite appeal from Italian Premier Meloni

President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.

The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream

Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.

US pastor kidnapped in South Africa: What we know

Josh Sullivan, a pastor and missionary from Tennessee, was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa.

Rubby Pérez among 124 killed in Dominican nightclub collapse; New Jersey woman still missing

A young woman from New Jersey and legendary merengue artist Rubby Pérez are among at least 124 people that were killed with more than another 100 injured following a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic.