Though associated closely with Francis’ pontificate, Parolin is much more demure in personality and diplomatic in his ...

One such recent occasion was when the late Pope suggested last year that Israel's military campaign in Gaza might amount to ...

He served as the Vatican's Secretary of State during Francis's papacy, having already replaced him at some events during his ...

Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, as someone who could have a steady, ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin is considered the walking, talking embodiment of the Vatican establishment. He is seen as a ...

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

He is also the Vatican's top diplomat. The two roles mean Parolin - a 70-year-old from a small town in Italy's deeply ...

Cardinals gather to elect the next pope, and millions are placing bets on the outcome worldwide. Inside Italy's viral Fantapapa game and tradition of papal betting.

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Conclave watching turned out to be a perfect aperitivo activity. Caffè Centrale, on the main drag of ...

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

With Catholic cardinals taking part in a conclave in Rome to pick the next pope, a clear favorite has emerged on global ...