Cardinal Peter Turkson currently serves as chancellor for two pontifical academies, that of sciences and social sciences.

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the ...

Cardinal Gerhard Müller has called on the next pope to stand up to the "gay lobby" as the race to choose the next leader of the Catholic church continues.

Over-80 cardinals, who cannot vote in the conclave, are lashing out at the Francis papacy, calling for change of course.

At least three African cardinals are being cited among the current “papabile,” the term used by Vatican observers to describe ...

When the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel spouts white smoke, it means that the Catholic Church officially has a new pope.

Catholics are African, increasing the chances of a Pope from that continent. While the Church is losing influence in Europe ...

Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal ...

There are currently 252 cardinals, 133 of whom are eligible and expected to vote in the conclave. They range in age from 45 to 99.

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France — considered a contender to be the next pope — has been jokingly referred to ...

Bishops in Cameroon have gathered in the capital Yaoundé for their 50th Ordinary Plenary, but the death of Pope Francis and ...