When 130 cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, intrigue and politics isn't very far behind, writes Dan Slevin.

Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to ...

The release of the film Conclave has once again thrown the spotlight on one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events ...

The Vatican has taken a cautious step in addressing LGBTQ+ issues within the Catholic Church, approving guidelines that allow ...

The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in ...

Pope Francis recently said that "fake news ... Other rounds entered the crowd behind the then-GOP candidate, wounding two and killing rallygoer Corey Comperatore. Trump avoided a second ...

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest U.S. civilian honor, the White House announced on Saturday. Biden, the nation's second ...

The Trump administration added Cuba to the state sponsor of terror list days before the Republican left office in 2021 and it ...

The document was signed by the head of the Italian bishops, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who is considered a close collaborator to Pope Francis. The objective of the preparation for a candidate who is ...

Chicago’s school board will expand from seven people appointed by the mayor to 21 people — 10 of whom were elected last ...