Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday. But ...

As the Vatican prepares for a conclave to choose a new pope, American Catholics share their hopes and concerns for the Church ...

Catholics are African, increasing the chances of a Pope from that continent. While the Church is losing influence in Europe ...

It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a ...

All 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote for a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on Monday, two days before ...

ANALYSIS: The late Pontiff famously encouraged Catholics to ‘make a mess’ to bring fresh energy and ideas to the Church. The shake-ups that ensued will now influence how his successor is chosen.

President Trump shared an AI-generated photo of himself dressed as the pope just days after telling reporters that he'd "like ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not doing enough to deal with claims of child sex abuse in the church.

Throughout history, there has been no shortage of outside attempts to influence the outcome of a conclave to elect a new pope ...

There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...