Will cardinals continue Pope Francis' progressive ways or will they turn back the clock in favor of traditionalists?

The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new pope. That is, whether to go back to a monarchical papacy with its pomp and pageantry, or to build on the momentum begun ...

As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa ...

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

As the Catholic Church grows more global, what will become of its historic roots? Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen ...

Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be ...

The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Pope Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope. What will that mean for the election of his successor?

"I think the idea of an African pope would be inspirational for all Catholics, and many non-Catholic Africans around the ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals, with an average age of 70, mostly chosen by the late Pope Francis, are set to vote ...