Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

In 1867, after decades of a formal U.S. presence in Rome, Congress voted to cut off funding for a diplomatic delegation to the Holy See, at a time when anti-Catholic sentiment was running high in ...

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 ...

A wild card due to his relative youth, 60-year-old Pizzaballa has spent more than three decades in Jerusalem, including as custodian of holy sites ... the traditionalist Catholic circuit ...

He said: "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis ... events in the Roman Catholic calendar, including the traditional Good Friday ...

CANTON − Local Catholics are expressing shock and grief at the death of Pope Francis, who died on Monday morning following a struggle with a chronic, lung-related illness. He was 88. “The news ...

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis ... although he maintained traditional Catholic views on many issues, including abortion.

Twelve years after that, as the Catholic Church prepares to choose Francis' successor after his death at 88 this week, the traditional ... playing cards, napping, and breaking into spontaneous ...

The caring pupils from Our Lady and St Anne’s Catholic ... from traditional, Easter-related designs to designs that reflect the children’s interest or hobbies. There was paint, glue, card ...

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 ...