A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has ...

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 ...

Beijing seeks to replace the Vatican’s approved bishop in Xinxiang.

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

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The Chicago White Sox made sure a marvelous pitching performance from Jonathan Cannon didn’t go to waste as they won for the ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

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