Many cardinals have expressed hope for a short conclave, closer to the two days needed to elect both Francis and his ...

Cardinal Anders Arborelius also noted his discomfort with speculation regarding who will be elected as the next pope ...

"It is not the profession of faith, the theological knowledge or the sacramental practice that guarantees participation in ...

At least 147 journalists killed in the country since its return to democracy in 1986, says Reporters Without Borders ...

One of the big questions in the air at the Vatican now is whether his direct style of communication will endure ...

Bishops have joined intellectuals and peace activists in the Indian subcontinent to urge India and Pakistan to ease the ...

It objects to involvement of companies pushing for geothermal projects despite strong opposition from local communities ...

Also taking the oath are sacristans, priests who will be available to hear the cardinals' confessions, among others ...

Government restrictions have resulted in a scarcity of building materials, making house construction expensive ...

Pontifical Missions Societies USA invites faithful to enroll on its website to know which cardinal they've been assigned ...

The abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome was invited by cardinals to offer spiritual meditation ahead of conclave ...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who does not deny the effects of global warming, had already declared that ...