By Elisabetta Povoledo Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The death of Pope Francis last ...

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

Matteo Zuppi, known for his advocacy for migrants and his long-standing work with the Community of Sant’Egidio.

Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...

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

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment.

I’m going to go to that new pope and ask him to review my case and reinstate me,’’ said former city priest Frank Pavone — an ...

The two are passing through Rome on vacation and will continue to southern Italy. But they are practicing Catholics and were ...

What do Filipino Catholics expect of the next pope? That was the question from Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David to the faithful ...