Pietro Parolin could be the first Italian to serve in the papacy since 1978. The 70-year-old is known as a diplomat and a ...

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

Though associated closely with Francis’ pontificate, Parolin is much more demure in personality and diplomatic in his ...

While some hailed the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough, others criticized the move, including Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph ...

The Sistine Chapel is ready for the papal conclave. Front-runners such as Parolin and Tagle are losing momentum amid a ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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

The movie “Conclave” delves into the intricacies of papal politics and the election of a new pope, but how accurate is it in ...

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

If the Catholic cardinals entering the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are looking for a steady administrator ...

As the papal conclave nears, people in Italy turn to an online game for some possible outcomes. The goal is to exchange glory ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin is considered the walking, talking embodiment of the Vatican establishment. He is seen as a ...