Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.

The 133 cardinal electors will begin the process of choosing the new pope when the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on ...

Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinal electors seem fundamentally united in insisting that they ...

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

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

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

The secret election appears wide open but here are some of the names, in alphabetical order, being talked about as possible ...

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

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Date of Birth: Jan. 24, 1960 Nationality: Congolese ...