Archbishop Caccia once again urged nations to adopt the UN's treaty against nuclear proliferation. "Even as the winds of war ...

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: ...

He hailed Francis for decrying bloodshed and violence and pushing for reconciliation. Champion of migrants, innocent and ...

"There is a lot of dialogue," said Colombian Cardinal Jorge Enrique Jimenez Carvajal, 83, as he entered the Paul VI Hall at ...

Presiding over the fifth Novemdiales Mass in memory of Pope Francis, Cardinal Sandri reflects on Pope Francis’ witness of ...

The College of Cardinals has requested that all Catholics pray for them, so that they may listen the Holy Spirit as they ...

The declaration specifies that all Cardinal electors present in the conclave have the right to vote for the new Pope. The ...

In the first part of the meeting, the Cardinals discussed the economic and financial situation of the Holy See, with ...

Thailand’s Buddhist community honored the late Pope Francis with a solemn memorial service on the evening of April 29 at Wat ...

As the cardinals each get a turn to say what they see happening in the church and the world, and what they would like to see ...

One by one, placing a right hand on the Book of Gospels, staff driving, cooking, cleaning and caring for the cardinals who ...

Nonetheless, Pope Francis' decision to include women in Vatican governance is a significant legacy -- a reminder of the ...