Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as Wednesday.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

To join an OCIA program, reach out to a local Catholic parish. If you have Catholic friends, they may be able to help you ...

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

Pope Leo XIV has no illusions about power. He did not seek high office. His heart was shaped by those he served: by farmers, ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, ...

Catholic bishops in Nigeria have obtained a schedule to travel to Rome and officially meet with the new Pope, Cardinal Robert ...

As a boy, I once told my mother that I wanted to grow up to be either the pope or a mud wrestler. She replied dryly that ...

ABC7's Liz Nagy spent almost two weeks reporting from the Vatican as the Catholic Church elected Pope Leo XIV as its next ...

Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...