Archbishop of Yangon and Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines), 67, Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Manila, are among the favourites for the revered post.

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

But papal betting has a long history. Roman banking houses were taking bets as far back as 1503. Alessandro Damasceni Peretti ...

The conclave must avoid becoming a battleground for reactionary or revolutionary impulses. It must be a sacred discernment, ...

“To have a black pope would revive the Christian faith in Africa and change people’s views of Africa, by showing that an ...

A frenzy of betting is underway as gamblers try to predict results of the upcoming conclave to pick Pope Francis’ successor.

The conclave to elect the new pope is just days away — and bettors are laying down cash wagers on who will be chosen, his papal name and nationality, and even the number of voting rounds it ...

A week after the world farewelled Pope Francis, attention has turned to who will become the 267th head of the Catholic Church.

By Stephanie Shakaa  The world is largely influenced by four disciplines: Politics, Sports, Religion, Humanitarian efforts. And the individuals leading these pillars the POTUS, the OIC Chair, the Pope ...

As cardinals prepare to elect Pope Francis' successor on 7 May, a number of names are being seen as potential candidates.

Whispers of a possible African pope are getting louder, and at the centre of the speculation stands Cardinal Peter Turkson, a ...

Cardinal Peter Turkson, a prominent figure from Ghana, is regarded as a significant African leader within the Catholic Church ...