The church has never elected an African pope in its modern history. If it did, it would likely indicate a continuing trend of ...

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

The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May and while there are no officials candidates for the post, some cardinals ...

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

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

As cardinals prepare to elect Pope Francis' successor on 7 May, a number of names are being seen as potential candidates.

A clerical twist has thrust Kenya’s Cardinal Njue into the global spotlight as he’s now eligible to vote for the next Pope, ...

Allegations of stacking the deck would certainly have ensued had Pope Francis been anything but a popular religious leader who by right is an absolute monarch when it comes to the affairs of the ...

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

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a Church more conscious of the need for compassion, inclusion and integrity. His emphasis on ...