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

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

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 ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

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

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

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

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

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has ...