Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France — considered a contender to be the next pope — has been jokingly referred to ...

After his death, the Church in Africa has said Pope Francis has played a special role for Catholics on the continent.

As Catholic cardinals meet to choose a new pope, they will face a big question: Is it time, after three consecutive ...

In latest attempt at performative adoration, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Trump would make a good 'dark horse' ...

The last time no pre-conclave order came in to the Vatican's tailor of choice, Gammarelli, was October 1978, when cardinal electors voted a successor to Pope John Paul I, who died after 33 days as ...

The president has shown signs of exasperation. But he has never been willing to stand up to his Russian counterpart.

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

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