Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

As Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome this week, and the Vatican prepares for a historic conclave to elect a new pope, the world is left to ponder what it means to have lost such a committed ...

Though Francis didn’t make major changes to the conclave, his outreach to what he called “peripheries’’ leaves an imprint that will be felt this week.

After the death of Pope Francis, cardinals of the church will soon gather to pick the next pontiff, with many flocking to social media to share updates with the public.

The backdrop of the conclave is the Sistine Chapel, and the site could not be more dramatic. Decorated with frescoes by ...