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

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are ...

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...

Argentine cardinal Angel Rossi, one of the 133 now gathered at the Vatican to elect a new pope, told Reuters before the ...

A U.S. bishop thought it was unlikely that Catholic cardinals would break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick a ...

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