"The court is attempting to handle the matter in such a way as to help Father Peter and to avoid scandal to the Church," the ...

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

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

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took ...

Death did not stop Pope Francis from making a surprise video appearance Sunday before more than 100,000 young people gathered ...

The Jerusalem and Sweden branches of the Vatican’s Caritas charitable federation released photos of the repurposed vehicle on ...

Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist the children of ...

The Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives ...