Pope Francis did not act as a steward of that faith, but as an improviser. Under his pontificate, clarity was displaced by ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

The next pope should instead be a man who models mutual respect, intellectual humility and a spirit of wonder at God’s ...

Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here’s what to know.

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

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

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

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

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

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...