African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...

Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...

When the all-male College of Cardinals convenes this week to choose the next pope, we know one thing for certain: They will ...

While there are a few cardinals seen as front-runners to succeed Pope Francis -- two often mentioned are Italian Cardinal ...

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The post has since received criticism ...

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries are eligible to elect a pope this week in the most geographically diverse ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...

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

"We’ve lost great respect for moments like this," said one archbishop of the imagery shared by Trump and the White House days ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current bookmakers' favorite to be the next pope, is facing renewed scrutiny over a deal he made ...