This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader representation from the global peripheries.

For Christians in the Middle East, this moment carries particular significance. These ancient communities, rooted in lands ...

The cardinals will be formally installed by Francis ... release” of hostages in Gaza and lamenting that the Middle East has been “plunged into increasing suffering, with destructive military ...

Currently, five Middle Eastern cardinals will participate in the election and they hail from Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, ...

There has been relatively little speculation about papabile from the Middle East, where the Gospel was first proclaimed and the living stones still speak to us, and where many strong pastoral ...

The Catholic cardinals gathered ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope called on Tuesday for ceasefires and peace ...