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

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

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...

Vatican expert Martin O’Brien assesses the ‘papabile’ and asks whether another surprise could be in store ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

Who could be the next pope after Francis? All the cardinals in the running for the Papacy - The Cardinals are attending the ...

With the papal conclave underway, Maureen H. O’Connell writes that the cardinals who elect his successor should keep in mind ...

A group of 133 Catholic cardinals from 71 different countries are convening on Wednesday for a secretive conclave that will ...

"Francis also talked about liberation," Pérez Gómez said, adding that he hopes the next pope shares that view. New ways to ...

May the next pope walk the path Francis helped illuminate—with humility, courage, and the conviction that faith must always serve justice.