A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the ...

When the cardinals gather in the Pauline Chapel and process to the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to begin the process of choosing a ...

Russell Brand is addressing his past drug use after being charged two months ago with rape and sexual assault in the U.K. “I ...

Every time a conclave is convened, many say that the cardinals’ choice of pope will be guided by the Holy Spirit. But how ...

On what was Good Shepherd Sunday, Father Farrell, turning to Cardinal Krajewski, told the poor gathered in the chapel: "Our ...

Switzerland's president lamented “disappointing” talks Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump's treasury secretary that did ...

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people all over the world were praying for them, 133 ...

Cardinals and faithful attended a morning Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on May 7, ahead of the start of the conclave for a new ...