Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

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

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

The Vatican expert Richard Raho suggests that the new pope might be a cardinal from Africa. Among the potential candidates, ...

The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...

Catholic cardinals agreed on Monday to begin a conclave on May 7 to elect a new pope, and highlighted clerical sexual abuse ...

Throughout his papal leadership, Pope Francis solidified recently established Vatican conventions by visiting 10 African ...

Pope Francis, remembered for his fight for peace, justice, and youth empowerment in Africa and South Sudan, leaves a lasting ...

The death of Pope Francis at his residence on April 21 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion faithful.The first pope from the Americas and ...

After attending Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday and as they begin pre-conclave meetings to discuss the state of the world and ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster BANGUI, Central African Republic -- Central ...