All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with ...

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...

The fundamental Christian message emphasizes compassion, and the Catholic Church over the centuries has played a vital role ...

When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his ...

A clerical twist has thrust Kenya’s Cardinal Njue into the global spotlight as he’s now eligible to vote for the next Pope, ...

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...

But close church-watchers say the rumour mill about a hard-right post-Pope Francis turn rather reflects the built-up longings ...

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great ...