There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

Here are three questions for news consumers who are paying attention to pre-conclave news. These questions play a crucial role in this week’s “Crossroads” podcast, which focuses on some elite ...

Perceived as the pontiff of the “peripheries,” Pope Francis had a profound impact on Africans. A visit with people in Gabon ...

Reflecting on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, a beloved figure known for his humour, compassion, and unwavering support ...

Some say having a pope from Africa or Asia would signal a powerful message of inclusion. If the next pope is from sub-Saharan ...

Rappler breaks down the demographics of the cardinal electors, including where they’re from and which pope appointed them ...

Catholic church members gathered at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Johannesburg South Africa on Wednesday for a mass to ...

The first African American cardinal in the U.S., who began his Catholic journey on Chicago's South Side, will be there for ...

The death of Pope Francis and global aid cuts led by the United States could complicate the work of a group of experts ...

Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?