On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new ...

Pope Francis did not act as a steward of that faith, but as an improviser. Under his pontificate, clarity was displaced by ...

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

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

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be an official period of mourning, pointing to steps taken in Spain, Cuba and ...

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

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

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

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

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

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

Chicago-based OBVIOUS SHIRTS has released a collection of shirts paying homage to Pope Leo XIV, the first American and ...