SoCal LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

As Catholics around the world wait for a new pope to be voted in, they also are also waiting to see what name the new pontiff ...

After the traditional announcement of "Habemus Papam" – "We have a pope" – from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, the new ...

As cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope, the chosen name holds significant meaning. Following ...

The College of Cardinals began meeting Wednesday to vote in a papal conclave -- a secret ballot where two-thirds majority is ...

The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals have voted but haven’t reached a two-thirds consensus required to elect a successor ...

When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual ...

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

It’s one of the most powerful symbols marking the start of a new papacy. At the end of the conclave, the name of the new pope ...

From Pius to Clement, Hilarius to Simplicius, papal names through the centuries are inextricably linked to the brilliant or ...

It is still an open question who will succeed Pope Francis. Even the name the new pope adopts is being eagerly awaited.

The small clue that will show what the public can expect from the next pope - Four favourites have emerged to succeed Pope ...