The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

The gleaming colonnade of St. Peter's Square provides a majestic backdrop as four men wait for a free dinner on a terrace in ...

British Cardinal Vincent Nichols provides an insider's view of what's going on these days before the conclave to elect a ...

Cardinal Mario Grech comes from Malta, but is known to cardinals around the world for his role as the secretary general of an ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with ...

United States President Donald Trump has shared a mock-up of himself dressed as the Pope just a week after attending the ...

The movie "Conclave" paints a mostly accurate picture of the Roman Catholic process of electing a new pope, save for an ...

A Contender in the Mold of Pope Francis: Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines is known as the “Asian Francis .” But he has ...

As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...

A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...

The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between ...