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

After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible ...

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter's Square over the coming days to keep track of the conclave to elect a new pope. With the Italian Open starting this week just ...

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

Who is Pietro Parolin? The longtime Vatican diplomat who could be the next pope - Pietro Parolin has been the Vatican's ...

The conclave to elect the next pope begins in Rome on Wednesday. Vatican watchers say the process is more than a simple ...

The next pope is unlikely to hail from the U.S., but here are three possible outliers who could be a factor when the College of Cardinals convenes on Wednesday.

With the papal conclave due to begin on Wednesday to decide on who will be the next pope, Mark Austin asked the author about ...