Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Sweden told ABC News' Ines de La Cuetara in Rome on Sunday, ahead of the conclave, that he "wouldn't be surprised if" the next pope was from Africa or Asia.

A move to expand the church’s reach and now perhaps the potential list of favorites that include names from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. 11 names have emerged as papal contenders.

French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a six-day trip to Southeast Asia on May 25, with Vietnam as his first stop, ...

Tagle also accompanied Francis on his first international trip to Asia in 2014, when the pontiff visited South Korea. Pope Francis achieved several "firsts" in Asia, including becoming the first ...

The “memorandums of understanding” aren’t the types of technology-focused business discussions that are driving most of the governor’s first major international trip. But encouraging ...

Over 130 cardinals prepare to elect the next pope, guided by faith and aware of the Church’s evolving role in a complex world. 32,607 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it ...