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The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?
The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Pope Leo Visits Pope Francis' Tomb and Marian Shrine on First Trip Outside Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east ...
Who are contenders to succeed Pope Francis? A look at the leading candidates.
Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...
Robert Francis Prevost Is Elected as the First American Pope
White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Thursday, May 8, signaling that the Vatican has elected a new ...
Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?
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 ...
Midwestern native Robert Francis Prevost has been named as Pope Francis' successor.
Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...
Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins
Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese ...