"I think the idea of an African pope would be inspirational for all Catholics, and many non-Catholic Africans around the ...

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

The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new pope. That is, whether to go back to a monarchical papacy with its pomp and pageantry, or to build on the momentum begun ...

Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be ...

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

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen ...

By JP FABRIPope Francis, who passed away leaving behind a profound global legacy, was more than a spiritual leader. He was a ...

In the heart of Rome, as the Catholic Church prepares for a historic transition, Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő leads Mass at his titular church ...

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

Joel Hodge says it is possible a pope from a non-Catholic-majority country could be elected. (Supplied: Australian Catholic ...

Donald Trump posted a spoof picture of himself dressed as the pope after joking that he would like to be the next Catholic ...