As the voting to choose the next pope gets underway, serious questions loom about Europe’s future influence on the Church.

Nearly 90 percent of the cardinals from Africa, Asia and South America in the conclave are there thanks to Francis. By ...

Different faces from diverse places are giving the LDS Church in Spain a Latin flavor — similar to some other European ...

Fargo, Crookston area bishops reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and what qualities the church needs in its next leader.

In lavish halls, days before a conclave will select a new pope, power brokers came together for a mix of devotion, activism, ...

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

It is shrinking in traditionally Catholic bastions of Europe, with empty churches and the faithful formally leaving the church in places like Germany, many citing the abuse scandals.

Cardinal Mario Grech comes from Malta, but is known to cardinals around the world for his role as the secretary general of an ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

Cardinals from across the globe will gather to elect a new pope starting Wednesday, with a variety of factors to consider for ...

In its 800-year history, a conclave has never been this diverse. How will this changing face of Catholicism impact the result ...