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 ...

As the Vatican prepares for a new Pope, here's a look at how popes are chosen, who can be elected, and how the papacy has ...

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 Argentinian pontiff was a powerful progressive voice in world politics, the first Jesuit priest to be spiritual leader of ...

Montanans remembered and paid tribute to the Catholic leader known for reformation and mercy. Ranking All-You-Can-Eat Chain ...

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 died early Monday morning at the age of 88. Here's how popes are selected and who the leading candidates are.

Over the years, Pope Francis has also washed the feet of prisoners, refugees, the homeless and people with disabilities.

Before his death, Francis made further appointments demonstrating his commitment to integrating women into Church governance.

VATICAN CITY - The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also ...