VATICAN CITY - The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also ...

An African pope would be the most unambiguous indication yet that the Catholic Church might be inclined to continue with the legacy of Pope Francis, especially his advocacy for the poor and ...

An African Pope might be an indication that the Catholic Church might be inclined to continue with the legacy of Pope Francis ...

Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became "one of the most popular betting markets in 2025 ...

The Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin is considered by many to be the favorite for the title as the Vatican's secretary of state under Pope Francis, his chief advisor. His views have been considerably ...

Erdő is regarded as one of the smartest, most strategic candidates on the list. As an expert in Church law, he has been on a ...

Polymarket gives the highest chance of becoming the next pope to one of the compromise candidates between progressives and ...

Who will emerge from the conclave as the 267th pope and leader of the Catholic church? The papabili cardinals seen as ...

A contender to be the first black pope in modern times - With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

Could the next pope come from Hungary? Cardinal Péter Erdő is gaining international attention as a strong contender for the ...