The growing number of cardinals from Africa eligible to vote in the upcoming papal election, along with a rising number of Catholics on the continent, signals promise for those hoping for an African ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

A lot of words will be written about the late Pontiff in the coming days. I’d like to offer some as a one-time staffer.

Americans, who witnessed Pope Francis' funeral liturgy in person or broadcast live, united their prayers with the universal ...

The funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City drew around 200,000 people who bid farewell to the ...

The Liturgy of the Eucharist is being read at the funeral of Pope Francis -- which is where bread and wine are consecrated, becoming the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is a central act of worship ...

The Liturgy of the Eucharist is being read at the funeral of Pope Francis -- which is where bread and wine are consecrated, becoming the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is a central act of worship ...

Amid papal mourning, an annual celebration of the Divine Mercy reminds the faithful that Easter joy triumphs over tears, with ...

With the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, one may notice that there have been some changes in the prayers within the ...

A terrorist attack was thwarted this morning at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in the city of Bludan, Syria, just hours before the scheduled Divine Liturgy. According to local sources, ...