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

An open-topped popemobile carrying Pope Leo XIV drove through St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday morning, ahead of ...

The cumulative weight of the Gospels leans in the direction of empathy for and solidarity with whoever is most in need of ...

When the cardinals gather in the Pauline Chapel and process to the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to begin the process of choosing a ...

Switzerland’s president has lamented “disappointing” talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary that did not ...

The smell of freshly brewed coffee fills the air and you’re greeted by a warm smile as you walk through the door of the Upper ...

Cardinal Fernando Natalio Chomalí Garib shared a glimpse into his pre-conclave prep on Instagram, posting a video of himself ...

When something holy brushes against your spirit, it’s not loud. It’s not dramatic. It’s not about outward signs. It’s inward ...

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people all over the world were praying for them, 133 ...

As for the U.S.-China talks, the Swiss leader alluded to the election of the first U.S.-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, and quipped: "I said to Secretary Bessent that apparently the Holy Spirit was in ...

Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Switzerland's Economy Minister Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin ...