As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming conclave at the Vatican ...

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

All mobile phone signal will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the ...

Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children ...

NCR analyzed the biographies, background, articles, speeches, homilies and media interviews of members of the College of ...

As 135 cardinals meet in Rome to decide the next pope, questions about the legacy of the last one will loom large over their ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...