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

The Italian has been handcrafting liturgical vestments for over six decades, used by bishops, cardinals, and even by John ...

In a solemn and majestic funeral on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica, the Roman Catholic Church on Saturday laid to rest Pope Francis, the first South American pope, whose simple style, pastoral ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

Founder of Atelier Lavs, the designer, perfumer, and artist has crafted liturgical vestments for both Pope Benedict and the ...

On Monday in Rome, a rosary service was held for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Beginning ...

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes ...

As its name implies, Conclave is about the centuries-old Catholic tradition in which the College of Cardinals gather to ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican's synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis' ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...

Robert Casey will be installed as Cincinnati's new archbishop Thursday. He said the challenges ahead include navigating the nation's polarized politics and increasing Mass attendance. New ...