The eyes of the globe are on the Vatican as the conclave to elect the next pope is about to begin, and New York's Timothy ...

With the beginning of the Papal Conclave on May 7, 1.4 billion Catholics across the world are waiting to see who the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church will be.

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church.Location: Vatican City.There are no official candidates for the papacy, but ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could ...

Two of the 10 U.S. cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a new pope are from the tristate area: Cardinal Timothy ...

Over the course of 12 general congregations before the conclave, the cardinals discussed key challenges facing the Church.

Each weekday, the Archdiocese of Boston offers a noon mass at its Pastoral Center in Braintree. Rarely is every seat occupied ...

In Rome, the Cardinals are gathering for the final time before electing the New Pope. Meetings at the Vatican have been ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He ...

Cardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy and offering advice to their fellow cardinals.

Mobile phone signals across the Vatican will be deactivated from 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, as 133 Catholic cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the secretive conclave to elect a new pontiff ...