Though associated closely with Francis’ pontificate, Parolin is much more demure in personality and diplomatic in his ...

If the Catholic cardinals entering the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are looking for a steady administrator ...

While some hailed the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough, others criticized the move, including Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph ...

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

Catholic cardinals are meeting to elect a new pope, with no clear successor to Pope Francis yet. Prominent candidates include ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not doing enough to deal with claims of child sex abuse in the church.

Campaigns to sway the conclave's decision started minutes after Pope Francis’ death was announced. Read more at ...

Thanks largely to the United States' unique civil justice system and robust free press, bishops here have been forced to ...

In the past, conclaves have led to surprises, as in the elections of Popes John XXIII, John Paul I, John Paul II and Francis. Few predicted these men would become pope. On the other hand, Popes Pius ...

Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, one of the top 'papabili' (likely popes) is the closest to the late Pope Francis ...

Of course, there's a betting market for the next pope. And they favor two cardinals over the rest of the field.