T here is a lot about the Catholic religion that includes rituals and traditions that are hundreds of years old. Naturally, the same goes for what happens to the pope's body when he dies and how ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine ...

As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue ...

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Ukrainian Greek Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican on June 28, saying their country has been "martyred" ...

How Pope Leo extended an invitation to all, regardless of faith, to foster a connected and compassionate world.

Ralph Fiennes is eager to know what Pope Leo XIV thought of the movie Conclave after he experienced the historical moment in real life. "My thoughts are questions. Did he enjoy it? Did he just shrug ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election indicates the church’s intent ... "For a strong and often vocal minority of U.S. Catholics, both regular participation in the church's ritual life and knowledge and conformity ...

Contemporary gifts made by Indigenous artists carry the legacy of colonisation. The ethics of gift exchange need to be discussed more openly — which might include public discussion about how and why ...