Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may ...

The lectionary readings for Easter 4 in Year C include three substantial readings: Acts 9.36-43, Revelation 7.9-17 and John 10.22-30. There is a note which says: 'The reading from Acts must be used as ...

Elvis, The Beastie Boys, The Beatles, and even Ireland's national treasure Sinead O’Connor have all come under fire in the ...

As Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome this week, and the Vatican prepares for a historic conclave to elect a new pope, the world is left to ponder what it means to have lost such a committed ...