African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

All eyes are on the Vatican as the conclave deliberates. Speculation is rife that the next pontiff may come from Africa or ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls ...

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

African Catholics are enthusiastic about the possibility of a new pope who could reflect the continent's growing influence ...

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

A wave of concern is sweeping parts of the Catholic world following reports that one of Africa’s most senior cardinals may ...

Pope Francis’ former point man on migrants has drawn criticism with comments in the context of the African continent being ...

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic’s capital had been torn apart by inter-religious violence ...

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

Vatican expert Martin O’Brien assesses the ‘papabile’ and asks whether another surprise could be in store ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...