Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually ...

From cash bets on websites to online games modeled after fantasy football leagues and casual wagers among friends and ...

Even those who applauded the actions he took during his 12-year papacy said they were just a beginning, and that his ...

But papal betting has a long history. Roman banking houses were taking bets as far back as 1503. Alessandro Damasceni Peretti ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has replaced Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin as the new favorite to become the next pope ...

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

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

At Masses across Rome and socioeconomic lines, Catholics prayed the next pope focuses on poverty and peace days before the ...

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.

The new pope will be the successor to Francis I, who died on April 21 at age 88 after a 12-year papacy. Here's everything you ...

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