The current Pope Francis - who sadly died aged 88 after suffering from pneumonia in both lungs - stood apart from his predecessors, who leaned into the grandeur of Catholic tradition with their attire ...

And yet, the conclave that concluded today in Rome has chosen the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church: ...

LONDON and VATICAN CITY -- All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with ... promoting dialogue and building relationships with ...

He went to them and captured their imaginations − and their hearts," Bishop Paul Tighe, an Irish-born prelate who has been the Vatican’s dicastery for culture and education since 2022 ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his ...

The Vatican, beyond being a religious institution, has considerable influence as a sovereign entity with worldwide reach, and its decisions could impact policy, capital flows, and risk sentiment.

Rev. Thomas Reese, a Jesuit priest and commentator who has written about the Vatican's finances, said the budget woes could have a "tremendous impact" on who the cardinals entering the secret ...