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 ...

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

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

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...

Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope - Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio ...

The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...

Over 130 cardinals prepare to elect the next pope, guided by faith and aware of the Church’s evolving role in a complex world ...

Who is Pietro Parolin? The longtime Vatican diplomat who could be the next pope - Pietro Parolin has been the Vatican's ...

“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...