After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...

There’s such a wealth of delicious food, deep history and vibrant culture that no matter where you go you’ll be happy — from the top of the boot to the bottom.In fact, there’s so much to do in Italy ...

VATICAN CITY -- Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, ...

Despite the death of Pope Francis, a reconfigured Jubilee of Teenagers will still take place in Rome from April 25–27.

ROME – From meetings with Diego Maradona to the passion for his beloved Buenos Aires club, San Lorenzo, Pope Francis was an ...

Vice President JD Vance and his family depart Rome, Italy, en route to Delhi, India. The Pope's last day, Easter Sunday, was ...

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope.

Iran and the U.S. championed the talks in Italy as positive steps in the negotiation process and have agreed to meet in Oman next week for a third round of talks.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been floated as indications of which direction the ...

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.