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

Every time a conclave is convened, many say that the cardinals’ choice of pope will be guided by the Holy Spirit. But how ...

“The Holy Spirit is always at work trying to guide the Church and individual believers. The question is whether we — and cardinals in conclaves — are docile to his inspirations, which often ...

Surprised, amazed and elated is the best way to describe how local Catholics and clergy are feeling learning their new leader ...

As the cardinals gather in conclave beginning today, May 7, the Church and all people of goodwill are invited to pray this ...

Wednesday 7 May, the Cardinals and more than 5,000 faithful gathered in St Peter's Basilica for the Mass for the Election of ...

As the Catholic Church elects a new pope, a cardinal reminded his fellow electors that true Christian leadership begins not ...

A new pope has been elected. Here's how Greater Akron is responding to news of the first American to hold the position, Pope ...