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

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are there Indiana ties? What we know.

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

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 ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

May the next pope walk the path Francis helped illuminate—with humility, courage, and the conviction that faith must always serve justice.

Parolin – a close collaborator of Francis – is considered No. 2 at the Vatican and is one of the possible contenders to be the next pope. Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church? Experts weigh in.

Vatican expert Martin O’Brien assesses the ‘papabile’ and asks whether another surprise could be in store ...

All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave and been locked in to take part in the ballot. They will take their oaths to observe ‘absolute and ...

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

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s historical wrongs and allowed them to incorporate aspects of their Native cultures ...