When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...

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

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

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

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

There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism ...

While there are a few cardinals seen as front-runners to succeed Pope Francis -- two often mentioned are Italian Cardinal ...

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

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

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