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

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.

The debate about who becomes Pope Francis' successor is a major concern in the Catholic Church even as the College of ...

Polling centres across the country open their doors for the final day this morning and will close at 6pm. Follow along for live updates.