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

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 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 ...

When the all-male College of Cardinals convenes this week to choose the next pope, we know one thing for certain: They will ...

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

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

"We’ve lost great respect for moments like this," said one archbishop of the imagery shared by Trump and the White House days ...

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 ...

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be ...

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