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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The small clue that will show what the public can expect from the next pope - Four favourites have emerged to succeed Pope ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

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