Al Pacino met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, becoming the first movie star to get an audience with the first U.S. Pope.

“So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression or sadness — they can discover that the love of God is ...

Zuppi was Francis’ peace envoy to Ukraine and works closely with the Community of St. Egidio. He was considered a favorite to ...

Thousands of workers will benefit from Pope Leo’s monetary gift including those who work in the Vatican’s bookstore, clothing stores, gas stations, and post office, along with the Holy See’s other lay ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Three conclaves set the stage ... stunning the world as the first U.S.-born pontiff elected in just four ballots: the conclave depicted in the quiet Oscar-nominated movie ...

As Pope Leo XIV is formally inaugurated, he vows to work for unity and peace at a time of polarization in the Catholic Church and the wider world, with leaders including Vice President Vance and ...

Much turns on that announcement now, as much did in previous centuries. The conclave elects both a pope and a head of state. While Vatican City is magnitudes smaller than the Papal State of the past, ...

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate than many outside the Vatican knew.

Name cards are out, too. All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope. It would be "unexpected" if the conclave ...

As the conclave voted for a new pope, nuns followed the election with the crowd. VATICAN CITY — There may have been no women allowed inside the College of Cardinals as they voted to elect ...

As per the 1929 deal that created the Vatican City State, Italy foots the bill for security costs. During the last conclave in 2013, security, increased public transport and other related expenses ...

During the conclave, however ... Workers install curtains on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, where a new pope will soon be introduced to the world.