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

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

"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 ...

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

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

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

Also taking the oath are sacristans, priests who will be available to hear the cardinals' confessions, among others ...

Pontifical Missions Societies USA invites faithful to enroll on its website to know which cardinal they've been assigned ...

Cardinal Ribat said the next pope should be "open to all," but there should also be "a way of kind of controlling, not in a ...

The abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome was invited by cardinals to offer spiritual meditation ahead of conclave ...