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

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually ...

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

There are only a few days left until the start of the conclave that will elect the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. There ...

Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning ...

At Masses across Rome and socioeconomic lines, Catholics prayed the next pope focuses on poverty and peace days before the ...

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

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

The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose ...

From cash bets on websites to online games modeled after fantasy football leagues and casual wagers among friends and ...