He and his wife, Crecencia López, don’t know who the next pope will be, but they hope he’s someone who shares Francis’ ...

Archbishop of Yangon and Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines), 67, Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Manila, are among the favourites for the revered post.

"I think the idea of an African pope would be inspirational for all Catholics, and many non-Catholic Africans around the ...

The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new pope. That is, whether to go back to a monarchical papacy with its pomp and pageantry, or to build on the momentum begun ...

In the heart of Rome, as the Catholic Church prepares for a historic transition, Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő leads Mass at ...

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

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Just days before the papal conclave is set to take place, the official White House account on X posted the AI-generated image ...

The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope. More ...

Will cardinals continue Pope Francis' progressive ways or will they turn back the clock in favor of traditionalists?

Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, interest has surged in the Oscar-winning film "Conclave" and its source novel, ...