Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition: Cardinal Gerhard Müller calls for a deeper, faith-driven approach to overcome factionalism as cardinals prepare ...

He promoted a simple liturgy, reinforcing Vatican II reforms for a more inclusive and accessible celebration of the Mass ...

By Nicole Winfield Associated Press What is a conclave? VATICAN CITY (AP) — A conclave is the centuries-old election of a ...

New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond is the leader of approximately half a million Catholics in the second-oldest diocese in ...

“For us, it does not matter whether he is African, white, or Black. What matters is having a good, holy pope who can unite ...

Hungary's conservative Cardinal Peter Erdo is a respected expert on canon law known for his openness toward other religions.

When news of Pope Francis’ passing came, it took some time to sit with what that meant, for me and the world at large. My ...

At first, these seemed to be the inevitable concomitants of an elderly pope governing in an era of social media that he could ...

Even before former pope Benedict XVI's surprise resignation in 2013, Cardinal Peter Turkson had been considered Africa's ...

Long touted as a potential successor to Pope Francis, Hungary’s conservative Cardinal Peter Erdo is a respected expert on ...

Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is ...

His sacramental gestures symbolized the love and mercy he wanted the church to bring to the world. He was the first Pope to ...