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

I’ve heard it said that it could be providential that two elections that will shape our future are both happening soon, ...

"The signal will be restored after the announcement of the election of the supreme pontiff," it said in a statement.

All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave will take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...

A Chicago-born Cardinal is getting attention as a possible contender to be the new pope, but scholars say an American in the ...

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 ...