Young and old, Romans and migrants alike said they would like the next pontiff to make faith accessible to those on the ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

With conclave set for May 7, Church scholars say successor to Francis must balance legacy, heal rifts between reformists and ...

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

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 ...

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

Catholic teenagers reclaim the figure of the Argentine and await a new Pontiff with whom they also "connect". "Many young ...

He and his wife, Crecencia López, don't know who the next pope will be, but they hope he's someone who shares Francis' ...

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

Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ...

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