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

On the eve of the conclave to elect the next pope, the world's smallest country, Vatican City, is engulfed in commotion as ...

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

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a native of the Philippines, is known for his progressive stances, emphasis on social justice and affinity for people.

The secret election appears wide open but here are some of the names, in alphabetical order, being talked about as possible ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

As cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel starting May 7 to select a new pope, they’re not just choosing a spiritual ...

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

The closed-door conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis's death will begin on May 7, 2025-a crucial moment for ...

As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church ...