There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...

The full restoration is far from complete – spindly cranes and a gauze of scaffolding still cling to sections of the gothic exterior –but visitors, both new and returning, will be delighted by what’s ...

The Chicago-born pontiff—the new spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Catholics and the proprietor in trust of the great art and ...

Archbishop Richard G. Henning was honored by Redemptoris Mater Seminary at the seminary's 13th annual Gala Dinner, held at the Boston Marriott in Quincy on May 4. The gala was a joyous ...

Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and cemeteries in, under, and around the city. Remains of a sprawling ...

Black smoke has emerged from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has not been elected.

headquarters of the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. The Renaissance masterpiece was built and decorated by some of the ...

Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world's most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...

They don’t have a vote in the pope’s election, but nearly 900 superiors of the world’s female Catholic orders met in Rome on ...

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Through the mystery of faith and fabrics, designers everywhere addressed the complex world of Catholic art in this ...