Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current bookmakers' favorite to be the next pope, is facing renewed scrutiny over a deal he made ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...

At Masses across Rome and socioeconomic lines, Catholics prayed the next pope focuses on poverty and peace days before the ...

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

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

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

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

ROME (AP) — Rome is bustling with jasmine blooming and tourists swarming. But behind closed doors, these are the days of ...

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

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...