The last Italian pope died in 1978. Now, among the papal candidates ahead of next week’s conclave, there are several Italian contenders.

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the ...

Strickland, a former bishop, said he worried a pope similar to Francis would deepen the rift between the U.S. and the Vatican.

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda’s participation in the upcoming papal conclave marks a historic milestone for Rwanda and a moment of national pride, according to Father Vedaste Kayisabe, Secretary General ...