They may be looking at Francis as a model and choose another outsider. Or they may look at Francis' own predecessor, Pope ...

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave ...

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people ...

Bishop Edgar da Cunha, leader of the Fall River Diocese, remembered Pope Francis for his humanity and simplicity during a ...

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next ...

Former President Biden mourned Pope Francis in an op-ed, arguing that it is up to his admirers to carry on his legacy of service and compassion to the world.

Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.

Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...