The Catholic Church is less Eurocentric, with its growth in Africa, South and Central America, and particularly Asia, said ...

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

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

The secret election appears wide open but here are some of the names, in alphabetical order, being talked about as possible ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Date of Birth: Jan. 24, 1960 Nationality: Congolese ...

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