Many cardinals have expressed hope for a short conclave, closer to the two days needed to elect both Francis and his ...

It objects to involvement of companies pushing for geothermal projects despite strong opposition from local communities ...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who does not deny the effects of global warming, had already declared that ...

At least 147 journalists killed in the country since its return to democracy in 1986, says Reporters Without Borders ...

Bishops have joined intellectuals and peace activists in the Indian subcontinent to urge India and Pakistan to ease the ...

Government restrictions have resulted in a scarcity of building materials, making house construction expensive ...

For first time in its history, as announced before pope's passing on April 21, Giro d'Italia will ride through the Vatican ...

Also taking the oath are sacristans, priests who will be available to hear the cardinals' confessions, among others ...

The abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome was invited by cardinals to offer spiritual meditation ahead of conclave ...

One of the big questions in the air at the Vatican now is whether his direct style of communication will endure ...

Cardinal Anders Arborelius also noted his discomfort with speculation regarding who will be elected as the next pope ...