As the cardinals meet to discuss and choose Pope Francis’ successor, it cannot be a time of “political balancing acts, ...

We cannot understand Pope Francis "if we don't understand that he was a man of God ... a friend of God," said Archbishop ...

ROME (OSV News) — In a mix of joy, excitement and sadness, families, associations and individuals from all over the world ...

The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors.

Biden wrote in USA Today that the papal funeral was a chance to reflect on Pope Francis, on "his mission, his ministry, his life's work." ...

According to data from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System, in 2022 there were more than 368,500 ...

The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican ...

"In a free, democratic society, all those eligible to vote have not only a right, but also a responsibility" to participate in elections, said Canada's bishops.

“In a free and democratic society, all those eligible to vote have not only a right, but also a responsibility to engage with local candidates and political parties,” the bishops … ...