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The papal conclave begins today with the first voting expected to come by early afternoon (Eastern time) or early evening (Rome time). It is...
As the conclave nears cardinals urge unity and patience: ‘There’s no...
ROME -- As cardinals from around the world gathered the morning of May 5 for another day of general congregations ahead of the May...
Ten frequently asked questions about electing a pope answered – OSV...
Thousands gather in St. Peter's Square, waiting for the sign that a new pope has been elected. All watch as the dark wisps of...
Pilgrims flock to France to venerate what’s believed to be the...
PARIS -- As cardinals gather in Rome ahead of the May 7 conclave, thousands of pilgrims are flocking to the Basilica of St. Denis...
Catholic Bishops oppose New York Assembly’s passed bill to legalize physician-assisted...
The New York Assembly April 29 passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state, despite strong opposition from the state's Catholic bishops.
The...
Rome’s national sport isn’t soccer; it’s betting on the next pope
ROME -- If you thought Italians were only obsessed with soccer, think again. With the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor still days away,...
Pope Francis gave a gift to the world through surprise Trump-Zelenskyy...
ROME -- In a powerful, unexpected moment at the Vatican, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met inside St. Peter’s Basilica...
Where to watch Pope Francis’ funeral Mass live
Pope Francis' solemn funeral Mass will be broadcast and livestreamed by multiple media outlets April 26, providing several ways people can watch and participate...
A basket filled with faith: Eastern Europe Easter tradition explained
Holy Saturday is one of those days when the church, though liturgically silent, speaks volumes through signs. In Poland and Ukraine, one of the...
Prayer instructional: How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
One popular devotion is the Divine Mercy Chaplet, often said at 3 p.m. in honor of the hour Christ died. Using a rosary, Catholics...