Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method — a system known as the Papal conclave.

The governor of one Indonesia’s poorest provinces said it would pause development of new geothermal energy projects on the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, passed away at 88 after battling health issues. His funeral is scheduled for ...

For centuries, the role has gone to a member of the College of Cardinals – and almost always to an Italian. Might we soon ...

The pastor of Saint Raphael Catholic Church in Bay Village said Pope Francis will be remembered as a bridge builder and a man ...

As the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life and legacy of Pope Francis, leaders are preparing to elect his successor.

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff ...