The ballot, however, failed to reach the two-thirds supermajority, or 89 votes, that is required for a new pope to be elected ...

In his Roman Triptych, Pope John Paul II expressed the hope that during the hours of voting on this weighty decision, ...

Vatican's security approach for the conclave "offers a blueprint for protecting privacy," said a U.S security expert.

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people are praying for them, 133 cardinals entered the ...

As of March 25, the federal government has paused the permanent residency process for certain migrants, refugees and asylees ...

The Justice Department said May 5 it opened a civil rights investigation into the development and passage of legislation in ...

At Mass before the conclave that will elect the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose ...

As an associate pastor, then-Father Ranjith was "a very energetic young priest" with a strong affinity for the poor, like Francis.

Catholic health care providers and commentators praised the report, while its critics questioned whether psychotherapy ...

(OSV News) — In an April 15 ruling, a federal judge in North Dakota issued a permanent injunction against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, siding with the Catholic Benefits Association in ...

On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed.

"With deep sorrow, but hope of the resurrection, the Capuchin Friars of Nigerian Custody, we announce the death of some of ...