Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may ...

In Detroit, traditionalist Catholics were bracing for a crackdown. The promise of change in Rome offers them a sliver of hope ...

New details about how the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, NJ, began. Eric Scott reveals what court documents show happened and how the fire spread so quickly.

Dietary restrictions, established in 1274, dictate simple meals to maintain focus, while cardinals may seek private dining ...

At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at the altar as the deacon — his wife beside him — read ...

A new pope’s name choice honors tradition and signals his vision for the Church. Discover the history, meaning, and ...

If the Catholic cardinals entering the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are looking for a steady administrator ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is to be converted into a mobile health clinic for children and sent to Gaza, official ...