Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

The first day of the conclave came to an end with black smoke emitting from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating ...

Ukraine minerals agreement was paved with challenges. Those included an unprecedented Oval Office blowout, hundreds of ...

Much of the world’s attention is on the Vatican, where conclave has begun and cardinals are meeting to select a successor to ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, the editors of 'America' remember an extraordinary and beloved pontiff ...

The event aims to give people a chance to reflect on the impact Pope Francis had not just on the world, but the Quad Cities.

And so, with thousands having paid their last respects, Pope Francis has been laid to rest in the St Mary Major Basilica.

Pope Francis embodied many virtues. He was humble, kind and amicable. A faithful Jesuit, guided by social justice and human ...

Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves. There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One vote will be held on the first day of voting. If ...

The death of a pope traditionally triggers nine days of official mourning known as the ‘novendiale’, but after that it’s time ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

It is often during times of national or international crisis that world leaders step up and prove they are capable of ...