He and his wife, Crecencia López, don't know who the next pope will be, but they hope he's someone who shares Francis' ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually ...

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

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

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

As cardinals from Myanmar to Malta ready themselves for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn ...

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

Keep reading to find out about the process of selecting the next pope, the Catholic Church's top potential candidates and ...

Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction.