Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Although Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...

The conclave to elect the next pope is opening soon. A new CBS News poll indicates most U.S. Catholics would like to see ...

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

When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...

Cardinals enter a conclave on Wednesday to choose a new pope, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...

What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...