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

The College of Cardinals is preparing to lock down in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. While the papal election is held in complete secrecy, artificial intelligence (AI) ...

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear favorites—Cardinals Pietro Parolin, Luis Antonio Tagle, Matteo Zuppi and Pierbattista ...

“The trash heaps of church history are littered with the carcasses of journalists who have tried to predict the next pope,” wrote long-time Vatican analyst John L. Allen in the National Catholic ...

Days later, he was elected as Francis. Nichols, the highest-ranking Church official in England and Wales, said the speeches this time have again been pivotal in helping form opinions about who could ...

An Italian personal trainer has spoken of his shock after learning his client for two years had been elected to lead the ...

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

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

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may become the next pope.

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon begin.

Multiple insiders claim Pedro Pascal is “the favorite” to take on a holy role in a possible high-profile project.