"The outpouring of affection that we have witnessed...tells us how much the profound pontificate of Pope Francis touched ...

Some hope his successor, to be chosen in the coming days or weeks, could come from Africa or Asia. Read more at ...

The next leader could bring a fresh style and different priorities, but is unlikely to upend 2,000 years of belief. Read more ...

With Pope Francis laid to rest, the world’s cardinals will soon gather in Rome to elect a successor. So what exactly does a ...

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within ...

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor ...

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis in a highly secretive process that could ...

Cardinal Dew retired as Archbishop of Wellington on May 5, 2023 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age for bishops. He is ...