The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...

Will Pope, who is facing charges for entering the Capitol on Jan. 6, is cleared by a federal judge to attend President-elect ...

The Holy Father said fake news ‘undermines people’s sense of security, and compromises civil coexistence and the stability of entire nations.’ ...

The frontrunners in the Bafta acting categories include Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore for lead actress and Adrien Brody and ...

"Each time a pope takes ill, the winds of a conclave always feel as if they are blowing," Francis writes in his new memoir, referring to centuries-old tradition of cardinals gathering in the pope's ...

Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month, has said in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of ...

Pope Francis taps one of most outspoken and progressive-leaning U.S. Catholic leaders to Washington, D.C., ahead of Trump ...

Pope Francis is receiving the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the country's highest civilian honor, the ...

An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind ... conference had dummied up a press release announcing his election. “He deserved that embrace,” Francis writes.

Over time, the clergy became the primary body responsible for the election, although the laity initially retained a degree of influence. In 1059, Pope Nicholas II decreed only cardinals would ...

Over time, the clergy became the primary body responsible for the election, although the laity initially retained a degree of influence. In 1059, Pope Nicholas II decreed only cardinals would ...