“It’s the natural journey of the church,” said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, an Italian who was once a power player in the ...

This, then — love it or leave it — is what popes are for, according to the Catechism: keeping the bishops in step, keeping ...

Since 1914, white smoke has indicated the election of a new pope. A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke – ...

He navigated the Church through scandals and the Covid-19 pandemic, and reformed Vatican bureaucracy and finances. Despite major health challenges, he made a final public appearance on Easter ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

When the cardinals gather in the Pauline Chapel and process to the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to begin the process of choosing a new pope, they call upon the assistance of the Holy Spirit as they sing ...

The great French Catholic philosopher ... What does the church need? More than anything, it needs a pastor like Francis who is committed to the synodal process as a means, the means, of keeping ...

Seems that AI, unlike many humans, focuses on the meaning of the question. Should AI be writing interviews, yes or no? The opinions expressed in this Op-Ed ... main Roman Catholic church have ...

As the Roman Catholic Church mourns the death of Pope ... but especially in the Archdiocese of New Orleans — a prominent issue. How does the church move forward and make sure that everybody ...

Pope Francis, the Argentinian pontiff who led the Roman Catholic Church for nearly 12 years ... “Habemus Papam,” which means "We have a pope.” ...

David French: I’m David French. I’m an Opinion columnist at The Times, where I write about law, politics and religion. I’m ...