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 the gospel in his native Tsotsil and ...

It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a ...

ANALYSIS: The late Pontiff famously encouraged Catholics to ‘make a mess’ to bring fresh energy and ideas to the Church. The shake-ups that ensued will now influence how his successor is chosen.

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces ...

Throughout history, there has been no shortage of outside attempts to influence the outcome of a conclave to elect a new pope ...

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on ...

As the Vatican prepares for a conclave to choose a new pope, American Catholics share their hopes and concerns for the Church ...

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Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on two cardinals to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

During that time, there were growing concerns about his health and whether he might step down, just as Pope Benedict XVI had done before him. However, Francis made it clear that h ...

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the ...