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

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

Cardinals say the primary task facing them when the conclave opens Wednesday is to find a pope who can be both a pastor and a ...

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

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

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

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

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

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 ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

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