Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, was praised by Black Americans for his advocacy for the marginalized and possible election of the first Black pope.

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Cardinal Peter Turkson has emerged as one of the front runners who cold be made the next leader of the Catholic Church, ...

By Loucoumane Coulibaly, Emmanuel Bruce and Benoit Nyemba ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Africans are hoping one of their own could ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

The Catholic Church enters a new period of waiting and decisions - The Conclave of Cardinals is called to choose the next ...

Pope Francis, known to transform the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday. While the nine-day period of mourning has begun, ...

The papal conclave will be influenced by Pope Francis, whose picks to the College of Cardinals increased its geographic ...

Members of the church’s College of Cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote. Current regulations limit the number ...

Following Pope Francis' death, a conclave will commence. Does Louisiana have a Cardinal voting for the new Pope?