The African continent is home to one-fifth of the world's Catholics. Many are hoping the next pope will come from their ...

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or ...

A frenzy of betting is underway as gamblers try to predict results of the upcoming conclave to pick Pope Francis’ successor.

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is ...

North Africa once produced Catholic popes who shaped Church traditions, including Easter Sunday and St Valentine’s Day. Will ...

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Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

Rappler breaks down the demographics of the cardinal electors, including where they’re from and which pope appointed them ...

By Stephanie Shakaa  The world is largely influenced by four disciplines: Politics, Sports, Religion, Humanitarian efforts. And the individuals leading these pillars the POTUS, the OIC Chair, the Pope ...

The potential election of an African Pope could reshape the Catholic Church's leadership and signify a renewed faith in Africa's role on the global stage.

As cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, campaigners warned Friday that neither of the frontrunners, Pietro Parolin nor Luis ...