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

Pope Leo XIV's first message to the world shortly after becoming the new pontiff focused on bringing more peace to the world and connections. The new pope stood and admired the huge, cheering crowd ...

On the first day of the conclave, cardinals took their oaths, heard a meditation from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, and cast ...

With a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the door to the Sistine Chapel shutting, the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor has officially begun.

Sistine Chapel, where they will vote in secret and silence, a process designed to be both contemplative and free from outside ...

Religious observers see a growing number of people abandoning Christian churches in favour of Indigenous spirituality.

Guests at the Vatican service were told of the Pope's call to "build bridges", as Trump and Zelensky were pictured meeting ...

As soon as he landed on Thursday morning after an overnight flight to Rome, he went straight to the Vatican, "where I was ...

The spirit of Lent is summed up in one word, repentance, which is sought by observing three traditional practices: almsgiving (charity), prayer and penance (fasting). With a more intense focus during ...

say Catholic scholars and followers who personally talked with him. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "Prayer was a fundamental component of Pope Francis ...

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be an official period of mourning, pointing to steps taken in Spain, Cuba and ...

The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88 from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure. Cardinals are meeting to plan the pontiff's funeral. Listen to the Daily ...