The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are ...

The remarks come just one day after the pope called for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the ...

“Robert Prevost was a missionary bishop who gave himself fully to his people and who played an important role in the church ...

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And yet, the conclave that concluded today in Rome has chosen the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church: ...

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The culture’s fascination with Francis’ papacy indicated a hunger for the simplicity and humility he projected. It was an ...

The action comes more than three weeks after Burch’s hearing before the committee, during which he fielded questions on foreign aid, the Vatican-China ... had a widespread impact on Catholic ...