As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

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

Off St. Peter’s Square next to the Vatican, a 19th-century palace was converted in 2020 into a homeless shelter by Pope ...

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church ...

All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave. They will take their ...

Vatican expert Martin O’Brien assesses the ‘papabile’ and asks whether another surprise could be in store ...

With no official campaign nor list of candidates and an election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

The rite of the closing of the coffin took place at 8 p.m. local time Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, officials said.

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff’s ...

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.