For those (arch)dioceses that do not mark today as the Ascension, the liturgical calendar allows celebration of the optional ...

Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...

Ever since Pope John XXIII was elected in 1958, the successors of St. Peter have established a pattern: pope as disruptor, ...

Over the coming months, expect to see royals from across the world be granted a coveted private audience with the ...

The modality for choosing a PopeTHE election of a Pope, known as the papal conclave, is one of the most solemn and secretive procedures in the world. Rooted in centuries of tradition and canon law, ...

Catholics suffer from widespread ignorance of important, historical precedents of both female and lay ecclesial leadership.

By paving the way for an American pope, Leo’s predecessor has ensured the faith won’t get hijacked by the right.

Cardinal Stephen Chow, 65, the bishop of Hong Kong, was the only Chinese cardinal to vote in the conclave that elected Pope ...

From a portable throne carried on the shoulders of attendants to state-of-the-art electric cars, the pope’s means of ...

The talks took place as some on the American right who had clashed with Pope Francis, Leo’s predecessor, seek better ties ...

Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the US has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope ...