As the voting to choose the next pope gets underway, serious questions loom about Europe’s future influence on the Church.

The extraordinary longevity of the Catholic Church could make it seem like a body that floats above the everyday world of ...

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history ...

It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that ended the longest papal election in the ...

Just about any European destination will awe you with breathtaking scenery. However, some small towns, like the ones here, ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The conclave to choose his successor will most likely start at least a week ...

Further reading: Catholic, Protestant churches in DR Congo seek dialogue with rebels amid renewed fighting Determined not to suffer the same fate, SADC troops insisted on retaining their dignity.

Due to a unique set of circumstances at the beginning of the 16th century, a teenage monarch inherited much of Europe, ...

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, leaves behind a legacy of reform and inclusivity that reshaped the Catholic Church ... and Cuba in 2014 led to a historic rapprochement, while ...