Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the ...