The late pontiff sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces a steep challenge in balancing the books.

When the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel spouts white smoke, it means that the Catholic Church officially has a new pope.

Kenyan Cardinal John Njue has announced that he will not participate in the upcoming papal conclave to elect the successor to ...

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France — considered a contender to be the next pope — has been jokingly referred to ...

Strickland, a former bishop, said he worried a pope similar to Francis would deepen the rift between the U.S. and the Vatican.

The Inland Northwest is more than 5,500 miles from Vatican City. Yet Spokane will have some representation in the room as the College of Cardinals meets in the Sistine Chapel next week to select Pope ...

Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

In a pre-conclave meeting, an Italian cardinal, and backer of Cardinal Parolin as next pope, attacked Pope Francis for ...

The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and ...

American Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, where the late Holy ...