Two potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis as pontiff are "dark horses" getting less attention than others, a papacy expert has said. And she noted that the secretive process of selecting...

As the world said goodbye to His Holiness Pope Francis at his funeral in Rome today (Saturday), machinations are already underway in the background to decide who will become his successor. Several...

On Thursday, May 1, local elections will be taking place up and down the country. Not only will there be council and mayoral votes, but a crucial Parliamentary by-election will be held on the same...

Will the next pope be from Africa?11 hours agoLebo DisekoGlobal religion reporter, BBC NewsAFPIf the sole predictor of who would become the next pope was where the Catholic Church is growing fastest,...

Theoretically, any cardinal taking part in the conclave vote could succeed Pope Francis if they receive enough support.A majority of two thirds is needed for white smoke to emerge from the chimney of...

Will the next Pope be from Africa?1 hour agoLebo DisekoGlobal religion reporter, BBC NewsAFPIf the sole predictor of who would become the next Pope was where the Catholic Church is growing fastest,...

Selecting a name for your newborn is undoubtedly one of the most momentous choices a parent can make. Whether you lean towards traditional monikers or prefer something more distinctive, the task of...

Two African Cardinals are among the names being floated to succeed Pope Francis after his death aged 88. Tributes have flooded in on Easter Monday following the announcement, which has left millions...