VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In the days leading up to the conclave, as cardinals have met in the general congregations to discuss ...

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican at which members of the College of Cardinals will elect a successor to Pope ...

The same people who questioned Jorge Bergoglio when he became Pope today celebrate him as “the most important Argentine in ...

Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his ...

Adrian Pallarols reflected on his over 27-year friendship with Pope Francis, recalling blessings, personal calls, and deep ...

More than 130 cardinals, hailing from 70 countries across five continents, are gathering for a conclave to elect the ...

The papal conclave in the modern era has resulted in a number of progressive popes playing various roles in shaping political ...

He was just the 11th non-European pope in history. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This document is a copy of his baptismal certificate. Francis was the son ...

Image Courtesy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception By Zachary Lichter As Catholics around the world celebrated Easter with joy and happiness, things took an emotional ...

Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader ...