Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting ...

While an African pope would be a historically stunning development, just one of the drawbacks is that no African cardinal holds a major office in the Vatican.

The 2025 papal conclave will be the most geographically diverse in history, reflecting the global nature of the Catholic ...

Over 130 cardinals prepare to elect the next pope, guided by faith and aware of the Church’s evolving role in a complex world ...

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

The conclave must avoid becoming a battleground for reactionary or revolutionary impulses. It must be a sacred discernment, ...

The Vatican's 2025 conclave will choose the next pope, shaping the future of the Catholic Church and global influence.

American cardinals who voted in the conclave played down the significance of the new pope’s roots in the United States, ...

spoke about Gregory's role in the Church and his influence on the city. “This moment is historic for us in this country because we have the first African-American cardinal. That has never ...