Francis, who lost part of a lung to a respiratory infection in his youth and has been plagued by ailing health recently, last ...

The process of electing a new pope follows rules and rituals that have been followed, and sometimes tweaked, since the 13th ...

Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, apostolic administrator of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington and the first and only African American Cardinal, observed Black History Month by serving as guest ...

Black History Month is a time dedicated to honoring the rich contributions and diverse experiences of African Americans. For the Catholic Church, this month is a special opportunity to reflect on the ...