Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin of Italy and Filipino Luis Antonio Tagle are leading the field of “papabili” tipped ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, potentially becoming the first Black pope in over 1,500 years.

Among the names being mentioned as potential successors to Pope Francis are Cardinals Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana (76 ...

The death of Pope Francis has reignited fresh hopes for the first African leader to be installed at the helm of the Catholic ...

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

Canadian betting sites have opened betting markets on who will become the next pope following the passing of Pope Francis ...

With the passing of Pope St. Francis this Easter Monday, the Vatican will begin preparing for a conclave after the period of ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

To the chanting of Christ's promise, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

It's very possible the next Pope could be from Africa, where the Catholic Church continues to add millions of members.