With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

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

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday. Putin, in a message ...

Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday. But ...

The last official day of mourning for Pope Francis wrapped up in the Vatican Sunday, and a papal conclave will begin on ...

Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be ...

Pope Francis' final journey concludes with a solemn and emotional ceremony. Watch the powerful moment as Holy Communion is ...

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu said the seat of the papacy is now vacant, meaning a new Pope will ...

Pope Francis, 88, has passed away after a battle with double pneumonia. His death leaves the Vatican with the task of finding ...