Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

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

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

Beijing seeks to replace the Vatican’s approved bishop in Xinxiang.

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the leader of the 2025 papal conclave, which will elect the next pope after the passing of Pope ...

As the papal conclave concluded, bettors around the world to wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader of ...