Young and old, Romans and migrants alike said they would like the next pontiff to make faith accessible to those on the ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on two cardinals to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

With conclave set for May 7, Church scholars say successor to Francis must balance legacy, heal rifts between reformists and ...

Fox News Digital spoke with everyday Catholics to get their expectations for the next pope and their reflections on Pope ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

He and his wife, Crecencia López, don't know who the next pope will be, but they hope he's someone who shares Francis' ...

Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ...

The youthful 67-year-old emerging as a favourite to be the next pope - Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle likes to be ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the “Asian Francis” because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...