There was a New York City “kingmaker” in the papal conclave. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan played a decisive role in paving the way for Pope Leo XIV to become the first American pontiff ...

With the start of the conclave May 7, there are five cardinal electors who bring a significant amount of experience to the process. Four electors — Cardinals Peter Turkson, Philippe Barbarin ...

The leader of Hong Kong’s Catholics has emphasised the need to maintain a “better understanding” and “better relationship” between the Vatican and mainland China, saying that such ...

A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world. By Elisabetta Povoledo ...

Eating sunflower seeds requires a person to crack open the shells with their teeth and spit them out, leading to what Elche described as a "structural problem" in recent years.

Spanish second division club Elche have banned the sale and consumption of sunflower seeds inside their stadium. Sunflower seeds, known as ‘pipas’ in Spanish, are a popular snack in Spain and ...

A cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has agreed to withdraw from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis’ successor, ending a days-long standoff with the Vatican. Cardinal Giovanni ...

In most of the images, Luis Antonio Tagle, a Filipino cardinal, is giving Mass or shaking hands with well-known Catholics. But alongside the pictures of his official duties, he can also be seen ...

When a pope resigns or dies — as with Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 earlier this week — every cardinal under 80 gathers to elect a new pope. And while the Catholic Church says any ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. More successfully than most, Sunflower Bean has always resisted being effectively pigeonholed. From their earliest ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.” Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu ...

A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or campaign ...