Filipino bishop Luis Antonio Tagle, aka 'Asian Francis', is one of the favorites bidding to win the conclave vote.

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, ...

What the new Pope’s name will say about their plans for the Catholic Church - Four favourites have emerged to succeed Pope ...

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals failed again Thursday morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

We’re talking about the legacy of Pope Francis, the challenges facing the church and what’s involved in the real-life ...

The Catholic Church has embarked on a historic process known as the Papal Conclave after the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.

As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope — with a Filipino among the favorites — the church in Asia’s most ...

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

Up to two more ballots are scheduled for overnight, with possible smoke signals expected some time after 3.30am New Zealand ...