The ancient process for selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church is shrouded in secrecy, but a look at the people who ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

Who is in line to be the next pope following Pope Francis' death? Here are some frontrunners to know before cardinals select ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

What we know: How is the next pope chosen? In the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, the cardinals are just below the pope and above typical bishops. There are more than 250 in the College of ...

These are some of the leading liberal and conservative contenders to lead the Catholic Church, following the death of Pope ...

Among other roles in church leadership, Tobin was appointed to the top Catholic court in 2021. Cardinal Raymond Burke, 76, led the Archdiocese of St. Louis before holding various roles in church ...

A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal ... given his prominence in the Catholic hierarchy. The veteran diplomat oversaw the ...