Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin ... he checked many of the boxes that a broad range of cardinals hoped to fill. His seeming ability to be from two places at once — North and South America — pleased ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

There are many names circulating for who may succeed Pope Francis, but history shows the rumoured frontrunners are rarely ...