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

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

Days later, he was elected as Francis. Nichols, the highest-ranking Church official in England and Wales, said the speeches ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

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 ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

An Italian personal trainer has spoken of his shock after learning his client for two years had been elected to lead the ...

The conversation took place after Meloni held phone talks with US President Donald Trump and other European leaders. Read ...

The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any other nation ...