Politicians, corporate leaders and owners of family businesses should take a leaf out of the late pope’s playbook ...

The world of Catholicism is abuzz with anticipation as the possibility of a papal succession looms. Pope Francis, whose impactful pontificate has seen significant reforms and global outreach, has ...

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals ...

Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of ... Getty Images Although cardinals do lobby for papal candidates, unlike the movie, it tends to be “very low-key,” noted Thavis.

Here are five things to know about the papal succession. Cardinals will gather for what is known as “a conclave” about 15 to 20 days after Francis ... candidates for bishops to the pope ...

“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin ...

The death of Pope Francis ... viewed as a candidate of consensus. He has played a key role in Vatican-China relations, and is credited with maintaining internal cohesion during Francis’ most ...

Stacking the decks is the cornerstone of any succession plan if the election takes place after you're gone. Some 80% of the cardinals were appointed by Pope Francis, the singular most important ...

From conclaves to reincarnation, religious traditions around the world follow different rules when selecting new spiritual ...

When Pope Francis sat with his head in his hands and listened to accounts of clerical sexual abuse for an hour longer than ...