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

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

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

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.

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

In the eyes of U.S. Catholics, the next pope is going to have big — if not red — shoes to fill. Most say the Church is in ...

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

An Italian personal trainer has spoken of his shock after learning his client for two years had been elected to lead the ...

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.