The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.

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

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

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.

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

With representatives from 70 countries across five continents, this conclave is the largest -- and the most international -- ...

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

DeBernardo, in an statement issued Tuesday, said some cardinals have been vocal in their opposition to Francis' leadership of ...

Although estranged from his own religious order for more than two decades, Pope Francis reconciled immediately after his ...

Off St. Peter’s Square next to the Vatican, a 19th-century palace was converted in 2020 into a homeless shelter by Pope ...

Prince William will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday after his father, King Charles III, gave a heartfelt ...

The couple, who married in June of 2024, had their marriage blessed by Pope Francis just before he entered the hospital ...