The cardinal said that Christ's final judgment will not be based on knowledge or status, but on acts of mercy toward the ...

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Canadian voters have spoken and chose to give the Liberal Party a fourth term in power as Mark Carney maintained his hold on ...

The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and ...

One by one, placing a right hand on the Book of Gospels, staff driving, cooking, cleaning and caring for the cardinals who ...

Pope Francis' decision to include women in Vatican governance is a significant legacy -- a reminder of the pivotal roles ...

As the cardinals meet to discuss and choose Pope Francis’ successor, it cannot be a time of “political balancing acts, ...

We cannot understand Pope Francis "if we don't understand that he was a man of God ... a friend of God," said Archbishop ...

ROME (OSV News) — In a mix of joy, excitement and sadness, families, associations and individuals from all over the world ...

The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors.

Biden wrote in USA Today that the papal funeral was a chance to reflect on Pope Francis, on "his mission, his ministry, his life's work." ...

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