That the Church should opt for the poor is particularly relevant in Asia, where millions suffer extreme poverty ...

For most of the Catholic Church’s first millennium, popes used their given names. That changed in the 6th century.

Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church ...

For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century ...

Cardinals have returned to the Sistine Chapel for the second day of the secretive process to elect the next leader of the ...

A Pope Francis II would signify continuity, while a choice like Pius would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking ...

A leading figure in Vatican diplomacy, Dominique Mamberti will have the important task of introducing the new pontiff to the ...

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to those who are incarcerated.