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

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...

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

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope ...

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

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...

On the eve of the conclave to elect the next pope, the world's smallest country, Vatican City, is engulfed in commotion as ...

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

The next pope is unlikely to hail from the U.S., but here are three possible outliers who could be a factor when the College of Cardinals convenes on Wednesday.

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...

Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...

“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...