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 ...

STORY: Cardinals continue to vote to elect a new pope following Francis’ death last month. While the secret election appears ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...

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

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...

The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...

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

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...