The Vatican says it will begin the process of selecting a new pope on May 7. Some 135 cardinals — all of them men under the age of 80 — will begin a closed-door meeting on that date to vote for the ...

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

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable. View on euronews ...

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump recently attended Pope Francis's funeral. But Donald Trump is facing criticism for ...

The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, humility, ...

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

For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it ...

VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the ...

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu has said he will not take part in the election of a new Pope to replace Pope Francis during ...

Local Catholics don’t agree on whether restoring the church is practical. The complicated questions must be decided according to church law.

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

In the realm of cinematic storytelling, few settings are as enigmatic and steeped in tradition as the Vatican. “Conclave,” ...