There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered ''papabile,'' or possessing the characteristics necessary to become pope. After St. John Paul II broke the ...

As often as Tagle is touted for the papacy by media outlets, external commentators and ardent fans, he’ll be dismissed by an ...

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