All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave must take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...

As Catholic cardinals gather for a conclave to elect the next pope, we must all ask: Why are they all wearing red yarmulkes?

Members of the Guam Nikkei Association on Saturday joined local leaders, Japanese dignitaries and guests, military representatives and clergy from ... married CHamoru women, and had huge families ...

and ordination of women. However, he, later in 2023, permitted priests to bless same-sex couples and softened the Church’s position on divorced Catholics receiving communion. He also introduced ...

The enclave would exclude women clerics and would be headed by its own archbishop, bishops, parish clergy and training colleges. A Church of England spokesman said the option was part of a ...

the pope sits at the top of a management structure of clergy – men who dedicate their lives to religious duties. a) Pope – the only one wearing a white skull cap b) Cardinals – they wear ...

Since 2013, Pope Francis has confronted the Catholic Church's child sex abuse scandal by sanctioning clergy and mandating reporting ... artist accused of abusing a community of adult religious women ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis’ pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to top Vatican positions. From hospital as he was ...

A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the ...

Pope Francis Gave Women Vatican Roles, but Held Back on Wider Changes By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his ...

Feb. 21, 2019: Opens first Vatican summit on child protection, warns bishops the faithful demand action, not just condemnation of clergy sexual ... during which women are allowed to vote ...

Below are some memorable quotes from Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday. The quotes are arranged according to subjects that cropped up during his papacy.