Inauguration of the new pope will likely take place days after his election. He decides where and when to hold the Mass, although it probably will be at St. Peter’s.

Two weeks before the inauguration, Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., a vocal advocate for immigrants and critic of Donald Trump.

Pope Francis shared his prayers and extended "cordial greetings" to President-elect Trump ahead of his inaugural ceremony Monday morning. "I ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace and ...