King Charles's recent visit to the Vatican may appear to be simply a symbolic gesture of ecumenical goodwill. But moments ...

Pope Francis took steps to address abuse. But cases continue to emerge, especially in Africa and Asia, with the potential to upend future pontificates.

VATICAN CITY - Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave ... In all, there are 53 cardinal electors from Europe, 23 from Asia, 18 from Africa, 17 from South America, 16 from North America ...

Francis had led the Roman Catholic church since Benedict ... Catholicism continued to grow outside Europe, too. Between 200AD and 400AD the Catholic population in north Africa grew from 100,000 ...

Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire ...

Springfield parishioners pay their respects to the late pope on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Mass held at St. Michael's ...

Factbox-What Is a Roman Catholic Conclave and Who Takes Part ... In all, there are 53 cardinal electors from Europe, 23 from Asia, 18 from Africa, 17 from South America, 16 from North America ...