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

Edward Pentin, a Vatican expert and the author of The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates, said: “Five or six years ...

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

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

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

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

As the papal conclave begins, diverse contenders from around the globe are considered, with a strong possibility of a new ...

While there are a few cardinals seen as front-runners to succeed Pope Francis -- two often mentioned are Italian Cardinal ...

Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...

How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

From cash bets on websites to online games and casual wagers among friends, experts and participants say the popularity of ...