Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, delivered this homily at the "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" ...

As the cardinals gather in conclave beginning today, May 7, the Church and all people of goodwill are invited to pray this ...

From Rome, where he is participating as a cardinal elector, the archbishop of Bogotá explained how the College of Cardinals is experiencing the days before the conclave.

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

When a new pope is elected, there are two signs that mark that historic moment: the white smoke from the chimney of the ...

Cardinal Timothy Dolan this week called New York legislation aiming to legalize medical assisted suicide “a disaster waiting ...

In its filing on Monday, the Department of Justice argued in federal court that Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri did not have ...

It’s a busy time at Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in ...

Organized by the Archdiocese of Washington, Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell celebrated the 31st Annual Blue Mass on Tuesday, ...

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for the Election of ...

The ring and seal are destroyed or nulled after a pope’s death to prevent their future misuse to seal official documents.