Conclave is formed from the Latin words for “with key,” referring to how cardinals are sequestered to elect a pope – inside ...

Ecumenical dialogue between the Catholic Church and other Christian Churches and Communities began in the aftermath of the ...

Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Holy See’s U.S. ambassador, delivered his remarks Nov. 12 at the opening of the bishops’ ...

As U.S. Catholic bishops gathered for their annual fall meeting this week in Baltimore, the specter of President-elect Donald ...

It’s now possible to wander the St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican emptied of tourists and worshippers. This comes courtesy ...

Catholic bishops in the Philippines have expressed joy over the appointment of Filipino priest Monsignor Erwin Jose Balagapo ...

Science and faith intersect at this special place. While some may find it strange that the Vatican has an observatory, the Catholic Church has been involved with science since the Jesuit order was ...

Turning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region ...

The Roman basilica of St. John Lateran marks the 1,700th anniversary of its dedication on Saturday, Nov. 9. It’s a feast day ...

St. John Lateran's facade bears the Latin inscription of "Mother and Head of all the Churches in the City and the World." ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion, but some ...

Other Christian leaders are calling for mixed-status families to be protected ahead of the Republican's inauguration.