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

He bent his head and asked for the people to pray for ... So too, are the popes elected and the Holy Spirit feeds them, uniquely, for the assignment they are meant to carry out.

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

To the pastor of one New York City church, who gave a double thumbs up after Thursday evening’s Mass, it seemed the Holy ...

“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday ... which had already been consecrated on Holy Thursday is given to the people. Traditionally, the ...

Swiss President Hopes 'Holy Spirit' Might Guide US-China Weekend Talks in Geneva Over Tariffs GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's president lamented “disappointing” talks Friday with U.S. President ...