The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic Church.

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

A fascinating new photography project takes viewers on a poignant journey through African American material culture, using ...

French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis ...

“It is in the sky so that it can tell everyone, by its generous light, that God does not refuse or forget anyone,” the pope ...

Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be ...

Pope Francis had a message for nuns, convey joy while refraining from gossip, he said as he addressed a gathering of nuns ...

He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the ...

The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and ...

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said Christians should seek “to recognize Jesus close to us,” including in the ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...