Psychological thriller Conclave looks at the election of the pope. What’s the real story?
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...
Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, tells ambassadors he’s battling a cold
Pope Francis has told ambassadors accredited to the Holy See that he wasn’t up to delivering his annual foreign policy speech ...
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the ...
Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
Roll up, roll up for the Pope – and an elephant – at the Vatican circus
The 88-year-old watched from a chair as acrobats, robot-operated puppet elephants, jugglers and dancers on roller skates took ...
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Photographer explores African American history and oppression by shooting cultural objects held in the United States' original 13 colonies
A fascinating new photography project takes viewers on a poignant journey through African American material culture, using objects found in the libraries, museums, and archives of the original ...
African circus performs during the Pope's general audience
The circus came to the Vatican on Wednesday (January 8) to perform for Pope Francis during his weekly general audience.