Infinitely more dull than the Hollywood version - 2/5 BBC documentary zaps the mystery and majesty out of one of religion’s ...

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds ...

Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period. Approximately 5,000 staff working for the Roman Curia and state ...

Ivorian cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo (L) arrives for a congregation meeting at The Vatican, on May 5, 2025. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) The Sacred College of Cardinals will assemble in Vatican City ...

AND OMAHA NATIVE IS REPORTING LIVE IN THE HOLY SEE. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M BILL SHERMAN. I’M QUANECIA FRASER. HANNAH BROCKHAUS IS CATHOLIC. CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY SENIOR VATICAN CORRESPONDENT. SHE’S ...

Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.