Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not doing enough to deal with claims of child sex abuse in the church.

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

Young and old, Romans and migrants alike said they would like the next pontiff to make faith accessible to those on the ...

Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on ...

Daily congregations resumed in the Vatican on Monday ahead of the conclave later this week to elect a successor to Pope ...

The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...

Catholic teenagers reclaim the figure of the Argentine and await a new Pontiff with whom they also "connect". "Many young ...

Cardinal of Algiers Jean-Paul Vesco is one of the new and most interesting figures in the College of Cardinals set to elect ...

Officials and staff serving the conclave starting Wednesday to elect Pope Francis's successor on Monday swore an oath of secrecy not to divulge anything about the ancient gathering's doings. The oath ...

Support staff for the cardinals who will elect Pope Francis' successor are taking an oath of secrecy on Monday before the conclave starts on Wednesday.

Catholic cardinals will enter into conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding their breath over an uncertain outcome.A total of 133 "Princes of the Church" ...

As the Vatican prepares for a conclave to choose a new pope, American Catholics share their hopes and concerns for the Church ...