Cardinal-electors take an oath to maintain “absolute and perpetual secrecy” concerning “all matters directly or indirectly ...

The longest conclave in history lasted nearly three years, but it's reasonable to assume that this conclave will be much, much shorter. Cardinals this week said they expect a short conclave ...

Odds-makers likely had an easier time 20 years ago, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stepped onto the balcony overlooking St.

Big Ideas, Smart Capital’ at the recent Indo-UAE Conclave 2025 in Dubai offered insights into investment strategies ...

There are some actions Pope Leo XIV can take to help heal the divide between American Catholics and the Vatican.

“The only smoke that worked out in their favor was the cigar smoke they had at their receptions,” said Christopher White, the ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a turning point for American Catholicism and global Christianity, reshaping political, ...

Three conclaves set the stage for the moment when Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, stunning ...

The last three pontiffs each chose very different paths between Rome and home.

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of ...

The Modality for Choosing a Pope The election of a Pope, known as the papal conclave, is one of the most solemn and secretive ...

Vista said that American Catholics are no longer excluded from Rome by having the U.S.’s first pope, but are now a complete ...