A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the ...

All Christians recognize holy week, starting on Palm Sunday ... “Pope Francis is for us a great man because he is so humble,” said Castro. Pope Francis has been recovering from Pneumonia ...

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu poses for photographers at the Vatican on Oct. 5, 2019. [AP/YONHAP] Cardinal Matteo Zuppi poses for photographers at the Vatican on Oct. 5, 2019. [AP/YONHAP] Telegram ...

Christian pilgrims hold candles during the Holy Fire ceremony ... AP reporters saw police detain one man, while scuffles occurred between police and some women who were barred from entering ...