The ballot, however, failed to reach the two-thirds supermajority, or 89 votes, that is required for a new pope to be elected ...

Vatican's security approach for the conclave "offers a blueprint for protecting privacy," said a U.S security expert.

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people are praying for them, 133 cardinals entered the ...

In his Roman Triptych, Pope John Paul II expressed the hope that during the hours of voting on this weighty decision, ...

The Justice Department said May 5 it opened a civil rights investigation into the development and passage of legislation in ...

As of March 25, the federal government has paused the permanent residency process for certain migrants, refugees and asylees ...

At Mass before the conclave that will elect the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose ...

As an associate pastor, then-Father Ranjith was "a very energetic young priest" with a strong affinity for the poor, like Francis.

Because here, in the days between a papal funeral and a conclave, the real sport isn’t “calcio,” or soccer. It’s the ancient, ...

Catholic health care providers and commentators praised the report, while its critics questioned whether psychotherapy ...

On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed.

"With deep sorrow, but hope of the resurrection, the Capuchin Friars of Nigerian Custody, we announce the death of some of ...