Burlington Bishop John McDermott says he does not have a certain political preference for the next pontiff. “Someone who ...

The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting ...

As religious leaders across the world look to Rome during the conclave, Catholics in the capital city are excitedly awaiting ...

The Church's opening to women initiated by Francis will be one of the challenges the next Pope will face. Hours before the cardinals locked themselves in the conclave that will choose the successor of ...

As the papal conclave gets underway in Vatican City, Holy Cross Catholic Church pastor Father Noah Carter recalls his ...

The College of Cardinals was set to begin its election of the next pope Wednesday in Rome following the death of Pope Francis ...

The doors of the Sistine Chapel were shut and locked to the public after all 133 cardinal electors took the oath of secrecy, ...

The pre-conclave sessions surfaced pressing concerns — and may hint at what kind of shepherd the cardinals hope to elect.

Scott Bates and his camping friends made an unexpected visit to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on Wednesday. The group of Catholics from northern Illinois wanted to see the site where Pope ...

After India had conducted airstrikes on Pakistan and the Pakistani-held area of Kashmir, the Pakistani military yesterday ...

As the cardinals discern the next pope, remember: your own election to sainthood has already been recorded in heaven. The ...

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel after Cardinals fail to elect pope - The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals have ...