Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France — considered a contender to be the next pope — has been jokingly referred to ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

During their trip, the LeVien family still managed to visit Blessed Carlo’s tomb in Assisi, alongside many others, including ...

Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome described how the faithful ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...

The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

Cardinals have been appointed to lead the most significant liturgical events in his stead, marking a notable shift in the Vatican's most solemn period. While the 88-year-old pontiff is expected to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis visited Rome's central prison Thursday and met with dozens of inmates as he kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least fortunate ...

King Charles's recent visit to the Vatican may appear to be simply a symbolic gesture of ecumenical goodwill. But moments like this provide an opportunity to look at the long-term consequences of ...