Pope John Paul II had the Domus Sanctae Marthae built primarily to house cardinals in simple comfort during a conclave. Pope ...

The Cipriani scandal follows that of Italy's Angelo Becciu, who insisted he could take part in the election of the new pope ...

Like most visitors and locals in Rome, cardinals cannot resist an ice cream -- at least that is what the photos on the walls ...

Japanese foreign minister seeks to strengthen international cooperation, bridge deepening divisions ahead of 2026 review meet ...

At least 25 people, including 12 security personnel, were injured in a clash between Naga tribal Christians over a village ...

The number of baptized Catholics was 58,348 in 2024, a 13.7 percent increase from 2023. Last year, 53.8 percent of students ...

He promoted a simple liturgy, reinforcing Vatican II reforms for a more inclusive and accessible celebration of the Mass ...

Church condemns deadly terror attack, any attempt to destabilize region with retaliations, Catholic leader says ...

The conclave will have 135 cardinals, with Asian cardinals forming a visible 17 percent of them. African cardinals number 18 ...

Cambodian environmental activist Thun Ratha (C) is escorted by police officials outside the Supreme Court in Phnom Penh on ...

Myanmar's military junta let a truce declared to spur aid efforts after last month's earthquake expire on May 1, a ceasefire ...

Devotees and members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) hold posters during a protest outside ...