Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on two cardinals to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Vatican City: Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, ...

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries are eligible to elect a pope this week in the most geographically diverse ...

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as ...

The archbishop is a standard-bearer for those in the church who favor a return to traditional rules and doctrine after Pope ...

Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ...

In Detroit, traditionalist Catholics were bracing for a crackdown. The promise of change in Rome offers them a sliver of hope ...

Fox News Digital spoke with everyday Catholics to get their expectations for the next pope and their reflections on Pope ...

Dietary restrictions, established in 1274, dictate simple meals to maintain focus, while cardinals may seek private dining ...

Thanks largely to the United States' unique civil justice system and robust free press, bishops here have been forced to ...

At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at the altar as the deacon — his wife beside him — read ...

A new pope’s name choice honors tradition and signals his vision for the Church. Discover the history, meaning, and ...