Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Edward Pentin, a Vatican expert and the author of The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates, said: “Five or six years ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.

As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

Argentine faithful hope the next Pope to be like Pope Francis, as cardinals are set to start the conclave Wednesday to elect ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually ...

Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...

As 135 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...