One in 5 of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, and African cardinals will be key in determining Francis’s successor at ...

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

The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

The delegates will brainstorm on the achievements and challenges as the world marks 10 years since Pope Francis’ second ...

Cardinals delayed the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate ...

After attending Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday and as they begin pre-conclave meetings to discuss the state of the world and ...

Visitors admire the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums on the occasion of the museum's reopening, 3 May, 2021 ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

SCREENSHOT - 200 drones outline the form of Pope Francis atop Spain's iconic Montserrat Abbey King Charles and Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis waves to faithful as he is driven through the crowd during his visit to the island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, ...