The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

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

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

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Whoever follows Francis must take up the legacy of Vatican II and of Pope Francis and engage the world without fear because ...

On Thursday, the cardinals concluded the papal conclave at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel electing American Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope. "Outsiders shouldn’t be discounted in the next ...

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

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

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s ...

Pope Francis's death will be followed by a nine ... from the world and begin the centuries-old process of choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church. Behind closed doors in the Vatican's ...