Even though cardinals don't campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...

A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal”. It implies the sacred ...

Pope Francis, who died Monday, appointed the vast majority of electors, often tapping men who share his pastoral priorities, ...

They had come from around the world and crammed into St Peter's Square to hear the pope deliver an appeal for peace on Easter ...

Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several ...

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

The choir for girls aged 11-17 sing at the weekly 6pm Sunday service in the church. Find out more about the choristers and how your child can get involved. Find out more about the current status of ...

Pilgrims and the faithful are learning of Pope Francis’ death at St. Peter’s Square following a statement from the Vatican that the pontiff passed away at the age of 88. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga ...