VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

A diverse congregation at Cathedral of the Incarnation united to honor Pope Francis, whose emphasis on mercy and advocacy for the marginalized touched Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...

Dragons halfback Lachlan Ilias will pay the price for last Friday's Anzac Day thrashing at the hands of the Roosters, with ...