STORY: At this church in Ivory Coast, some African Catholics are hoping that one of their own could become the first Black ...

Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of ...

Greg Tobin, author of Conclave and Pope John XXIII, the Good Pope, argues that the time is right for an African pope. He ...

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

Departing our fair planet just moments after many in the Christian faith celebrated Easter Sunday—a holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ—Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday.

Here is look at some of the cardinals considered possible contenders to become pope: Cardinal Peter Erdo, a 72-year-old canon ...