Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...

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

There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current bookmakers' favorite to be the next pope, is facing renewed scrutiny over a deal he made ...

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

While there are a few cardinals seen as front-runners to succeed Pope Francis -- two often mentioned are Italian Cardinal ...

"We’ve lost great respect for moments like this," said one archbishop of the imagery shared by Trump and the White House days ...

From cash bets on websites to online games and casual wagers among friends, experts and participants say the popularity of ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

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

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually ...

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.