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

Cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect successor to Pope Francis - The conclave begins at the Vatican with mass attended by ...

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

Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

Over 130 cardinals prepare to elect the next pope, guided by faith and aware of the Church’s evolving role in a complex world.

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took ...

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and ...

The personality and outreach of Pope Francis attracted worldwide admiration. Though he did not stray from Catholic doctrine, ...

As cardinals prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel in a few days to elect a new pope, they are engaged in intense discussions ...