The last Italian pope died in 1978. Now, among the papal candidates ahead of next week’s conclave, there are several Italian ...

KAMPALA, Uganda — If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic ...

Strickland, a former bishop, said he worried a pope similar to Francis would deepen the rift between the U.S. and the Vatican.

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the ...

In latest attempt at performative adoration, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Trump would make a good 'dark horse' ...

He promoted a simple liturgy, reinforcing Vatican II reforms for a more inclusive and accessible celebration of the Mass ...

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

His sacramental gestures symbolized the love and mercy he wanted the church to bring to the world. He was the first Pope to ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.” That means they possess the ...

With Trump back in the White House, the alt right are attempting a hostile takeover of the group deciding on the next pope.

The next pope must, like Pope Francis, recognize the great sin of indifference in our time, and relentlessly give voice to ...

Milone, who is pursuing a wrongful termination suit, said restoring Catholics’ confidence in the Vatican’s financial integrity would be critical to reversing the decline in donations. According to the ...