The offer, reported by Vatican News, the Holy See’s news portal ... Some cardinals and other members of the Roman Catholic Church’s hierarchy are also concerned that Cardinal Pizzaballa ...

For the first time in history, an American has been elected as Pope.The idea of an American pope has often been dismissed, even by theologians in the United States in the run-up to this week’s ...

Like all major tourist destinations, Rome is awash in souvenirs. With Holy Year Catholic pilgrims, Pope Francis ‘ funeral ...

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church does not get paid what many consider a traditional salary ... which provides pensions to employees of the Holy See and Vatican City State — has been ...

American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior ...

Rome — It's been called "holy smoke." And it's color coded ... who has been a staunch defender of traditional Catholic doctrine. "Gay marriage is not possible, it's absolutely against the ...

ROME (AP) — Like all major tourist destinations, Rome is awash in souvenirs. With Holy Year Catholic pilgrims, Pope Francis ’ ...

When the cardinals gather in the Pauline Chapel and process to the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to begin the process of choosing a new pope, they call upon the assistance of the Holy Spirit as they ...

Luka Lawrence Ndenge, an emergency officer with Caritas in South Sudan, believes that what matters is having a good, holy pope who ... from secularization in traditional Catholic strongholds ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the ...

The day before you begin the Ten-Day Devotion, which is the eve of the glorious Ascension of our divine Redeemer, you must prepare yourself by making a firm resolution to live an interior life and ...

VATICAN CITY — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic ...