There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.” That means they possess the ...

Asia’s front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the “Asian Francis”.

POPE Francis did not give lectures on governance; the Holy Father acted it out.

MANILA, Philippines — Widely known as “The People’s Pope,” Pope Francis captured the hearts of millions through his selflessness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to social justice. The first ...

Asia's front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the ...

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and ...

The mysteries and intrigue of the conclave to elect a new pope were popularised in last year's Oscar-nominated film starring ...

Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Location: Vatican City. There are no official candidates for the papacy, but ...

Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church will face a myriad of problems. Among the pressing ...