When the cardinals have gathered, the shout “extra omnes” (everybody out) rings out and the cardinals – who are sworn to an ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

Observers have labeled Tagle the “Asian Francis” due to similarities in pastoral focus and leadership style with the late ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is a list of the U.S. cardinals who are under the age of 80 and eligible to enter the conclave May ...

The Catholic parish church located at the University of Missouri will take a new name while retaining a key, recognizable ...

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo found a way for the Africans to have their cassava and eat it too – opposing the pope, at least ...

Pope Francis' funeral details including a full schedule and what to expect from the Novendiali, a nine-day period of mourning ...

The poor will also be present on the footsteps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major where Franics will be buried April 26 following the funeral Mass.

At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 135 cardinal electors are ...

Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well ...