There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with ...

The fundamental Christian message emphasizes compassion, and the Catholic Church over the centuries has played a vital role ...

In the crush of Catholic Church news in the week since Pope Francis died, a theme keeps appearing: Hope that the next pontiff will be a true conservative.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great ...

But close church-watchers say the rumour mill about a hard-right post-Pope Francis turn rather reflects the built-up longings ...

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump recently attended Pope Francis's funeral. But Donald Trump is facing criticism for ...

I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be happy about that.” ...

During the Middle Ages a story circulated that a woman disguised as a man was elected pope and lynched when she gave birth ...

They may be looking at Francis as a model and choose another outsider. Or they may look at Francis' own predecessor, Pope ...

Iran says the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear program it will have with the United States will ...