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

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are ...

The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Luis Antonio Tagle is one of the favorites to become the next pope, and would be the first Asian man to take the position.

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost.

After the death of Pope Francis was announced on Easter Monday, the race is on for the selection of the next leader of the Catholic Church. Today, a historic moment unfolded in the Vatican City today ...

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 ...

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may become the next pope.

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

including a resounding majority of those who will elect him (about 80 per cent), there is no guarantee that the next pope will be a Francis Mini-Me. Francis, after all, was almost the opposite in ...

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s historical wrongs and allowed them to incorporate aspects of their Native cultures ...