Much of the world’s attention is on the Vatican, where conclave has begun and cardinals are meeting to select a successor to ...

The cardinals have gathered in Vatican City to choose the 267th pope. St Peter, regarded as the first pope, was elected ...

Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine ...

The AI-generated image of President Trump dressed as the pope made me reflect on a different kind of leadership — one that ...

As the world waits for the conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pontiff, another question remains at the back of everyone’s minds: What will his new name be?

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican said Saturday about 250,000 people have flocked to the pope’s funeral Mass.

During his groundbreaking papacy, Pope Francis inspired the masses as he challenged the traditions and standards of the ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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