Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.

Faithful in Ivory Coast on Wednesday joined a mass in memory of Pope Francis, admired across much of Africa for his ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on Monday, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

The Catholic Church's conclave to select the next pope will begin May 7, with some wondering if the church will continue down ...

Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot, but they remain ...

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

The election of an African Pope would show the Catholic Church’s faith not only in an African leader but in the Continent as ...

Check factors behind strong rally First computer running on living human brain cells shown to the world Vaibhav Suryavanshi ...

Pope Francis offered respect. His successor must offer justice for slavery, colonisation, and enduring white supremacy.

Conservatives are also pushing for Cardinal Peter Erdo of Hungary, who has been silently complicit in the wake of repressive ...

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the ...

Here is a selection of possible contenders, in no particular order. The list will be updated as cardinals continue their ...