He promoted a simple liturgy, reinforcing Vatican II reforms for a more inclusive and accessible celebration of the Mass ...

Devotees and members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) hold posters during a protest outside ...

Pope Francis lived true to his traditional title, Servant of the Servants of God, till the very end, said Cardinal Leonardo ...

Myanmar's military junta let a truce declared to spur aid efforts after last month's earthquake expire on May 1, a ceasefire ...

The late pontiff inspires all to renew commitment to peace, human dignity, and social justice, says UN chief Guterres ...

Each day of the conclave, the cardinals recite morning and evening prayer together and concelebrate Mass. They have time for ...

The Holy See's diplomat to the United Nations has reiterated a call to end nuclear proliferation, saying the best way to honor the late Pope Francis is to "rediscover the spirit" that created the ...

Many cardinals have expressed hope for a short conclave, closer to the two days needed to elect both Francis and his ...

Cardinal Anders Arborelius also noted his discomfort with speculation regarding who will be elected as the next pope ...

At least 147 journalists killed in the country since its return to democracy in 1986, says Reporters Without Borders ...

Bishops have joined intellectuals and peace activists in the Indian subcontinent to urge India and Pakistan to ease the ...

It objects to involvement of companies pushing for geothermal projects despite strong opposition from local communities ...