When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...

Cardinals enter a conclave on Wednesday to choose a new pope, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.The secret ...

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

When the all-male College of Cardinals convenes this week to choose the next pope, we know one thing for certain: They will ...

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

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President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism ...

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

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

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