Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. Born Jorge Bergoglio, Francis was the first Jesuit to lead ...

Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...

Cardinals begin secret election to choose next Pope in Sistine Chapel - In the pre-conclave Mass, senior cardinal Giovanni ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first US pope in history, will be known as Pope Leo XIV, according to CNN. The new pope made his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at 7:13 p.m. The ...

There are many names circulating for who may succeed Pope Francis, but history shows the rumoured frontrunners are rarely ...

Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following ...

It said that "addressing allegations of misconduct by clergy rests with the respective ... Photo shows An anonymous cardinal wearing bright red robes with gold accents looks up.

Conservative Catholics worry that Francis is compromised by “liberation theology” — a distinctly South American strain ... to inherit the Holy See. African clergy are distinctly firmer ...

At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of changes to the African American museum has prompted strong responses from Democratic lawmakers, historians, civil rights leaders and education advocates.