African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

The Post chose to frame its recent article about the preparations for the conclave to select the next pope in political terms ...

The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...

Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 ...

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the conclave of March 2013, few ...

Pope Francis diversified the College of Cardinals more than any of his predecessors, shifting the balance of power away from ...

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 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel starting May 7 to select a new pope, they’re not just choosing a spiritual ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.