As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

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

As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church ...

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Pauline Chapel in the Vatican, the staff involved in organizing the conclave will take a ...

As the Vatican prepares for a conclave to choose a new pope, American Catholics share their hopes and concerns for the Church ...

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

Will cardinals continue Pope Francis' progressive ways or will they turn back the clock in favor of traditionalists?

They don’t have a vote in the pope’s election, but nearly 900 superiors of the world’s female Catholic orders met in Rome on ...

Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA The qualities of a pope go far beyond merely being a kind of CEO of the Catholic Church. Inevitably, at a minimum, he should possess a ...

As the Catholic Church is set to choose its new head ... cardinals gather at the Paul VI Audience Hall within the Vatican. Initial discussions provide candidates with an opportunity to speak ...

Job description: Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Location: Vatican City. Pakistan says it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will attack within days Abuse survivors demand next ...