Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and ...

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

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

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...