A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical leader in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the pope. Cardinals play a crucial role in advising the pope, governing the Church, and electing the next pope ...

Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a pivotal decision in selecting a new pope — a choice with ...

The conclave to select the new pontiff will contain an unusually large number of British cardinals, three of whom are outside contenders for the top job itself. Catherine Pepinster reveals how they mi ...

The world awaits a new Pope to lead the most powerful religious institution in the world - the Roman Catholic following the death of the reigning Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. Nevertheless, the new ...

Pope Francis was a product and continuation of the Second Vatican movement. His election was somehow prophetic.

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins Catholics and other faith communities across the world in mourning the loss of Pope ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...

Today in History for May 8: ...

Photo: Adobe Stock As Roman Catholics continue to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, ...

The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

The Times Opinion columnist discusses religion and belief — at this moment in our politics, and in our lives more generally.