A cardinal (from the Latin "cardinalis" or principal) is a high dignitary of the Catholic Church chosen by the pope to assist ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Siracusa was among a group of homeless, migrants, prisoners and transgender people waiting on the steps of the Basilica of St ...

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in Gaza, fulfilling one of ...

This fulfils one of the last wishes of the deceased Pope. The Vatican has decided to donate one of the Popemobiles used by ...

The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed ...

This vehicle represents the love, care and closeness shown by His Holiness for the most vulnerable, which he expressed ...

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be ...

Pope Francis had less than £100 to his name when he passed away. The 88-year-old passed on April 21, following a cerebral ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the "Asian Francis" because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...