Myanmar's military junta let a truce declared to spur aid efforts after last month's earthquake expire on May 1, a ceasefire ...

Each day of the conclave, the cardinals recite morning and evening prayer together and concelebrate Mass. They have time for ...

Pope Francis lived true to his traditional title, Servant of the Servants of God, till the very end, said Cardinal Leonardo ...

The late pontiff inspires all to renew commitment to peace, human dignity, and social justice, says UN chief Guterres ...

Many cardinals have expressed hope for a short conclave, closer to the two days needed to elect both Francis and his ...

Cardinal Anders Arborelius also noted his discomfort with speculation regarding who will be elected as the next pope ...

"It is not the profession of faith, the theological knowledge or the sacramental practice that guarantees participation in ...

Bishops have joined intellectuals and peace activists in the Indian subcontinent to urge India and Pakistan to ease the ...

One of the big questions in the air at the Vatican now is whether his direct style of communication will endure ...

It objects to involvement of companies pushing for geothermal projects despite strong opposition from local communities ...

Government restrictions have resulted in a scarcity of building materials, making house construction expensive ...

At least 147 journalists killed in the country since its return to democracy in 1986, says Reporters Without Borders ...