In the crush of Catholic Church news in the week since Pope Francis died, a theme keeps appearing: Hope that the next pontiff ...

The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis.Dozens of so-called "Princes ...

Becciu was sentenced to nearly five years in prison after a Vatican criminal court found him guilty of fraud and embezzlement ...

As the Vatican switches gears from saying goodbye to Pope Francis to electing his successor, the status of a once-powerful ...

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

Cardinals Robert McElroy and Wilton Gregory are both in Rome, which means DC will have more influence on the selection of the ...

Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader ...

Lawmakers give their final approval to a bill that will hold owners of dangerous dogs accountable. A speedboat trying to ...

Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...