An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope is drawing criticism from some Catholics after it was ...

ROME (AP) — Rome is bustling with jasmine blooming and tourists swarming. But behind closed doors, these are the days of ...

For Christians in the Middle East, this moment carries particular significance. These ancient communities, rooted in lands ...

Of course, there's a betting market for the next pope. And they favor two cardinals over the rest of the field.

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Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries are eligible to elect a pope this week in the most geographically diverse ...

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...

Cardinals who engaged with the media Monday spoke only in the most general terms about the sort of pope they’re looking for. ...

More than 400 students at Saint Joseph Catholic School in Fayetteville are taking part in a mock conclave, with voting having ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the “Asian Francis” because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...

In its 800-year history, a conclave has never been this diverse. How will this changing face of Catholicism impact the result ...

The College of Cardinals held its 11th general congregation at 5 p.m. Rome time on Monday in preparation for the May 7 conclave.