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

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 ...

In what would have been his last overseas trip as president, Joe Biden had been set to depart for Italy Thursday night to ...

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

On Dec. 20, Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Brian Burch as the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Burch, ...

Each papal candidate has more than a few skeletons in his closet, and the actors portraying them find the delicate balance between regality and ambition. Though the progressive Cardinal Bellini ...

Joe Biden's visit with Pope Francis will be part of a three-day trip to Italy in January, likely the last international trip of Biden's presidency.

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 ...

Pope Francis’s appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy as the highly visible prelate of the church in Washington is already ...