Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

The next leader of the global Catholic Church needs to put the issue of clerical sex abuse at the heart of their papacy, ...

No one knows who will be chosen as the next pope, but Raniero Mancinelli, a tailor in Rome, is preparing for any outcome.

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

As cardinals prepare to elect Pope Francis' successor on 7 May, a number of names are being seen as potential candidates.

President Donald Trump joked on Tuesday that he'd like to be the next pope while answering questions from the media before ...

Anthony Hopkins portrays retired Pope Benedict XVI and Jonathan Pryce portrays Pope Francis in a scene from the movie “The ...

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

Pope Francis left huge shoes for the church to fill. The question is whether his successor will be able to rise to the occasion and continue his renaissance legacy. Time will indeed tell. Copyright ...