Pope Francis during his 12-year pontificate elevated a large majority of the current cardinal-electors, some of whom serve countries with very small Catholic populations, such as Pakistan, Iran and ...

King Charles's recent visit to the Vatican may appear to be simply a symbolic gesture of ecumenical goodwill. But moments like this provide an opportunity to look at the long-term consequences of ...

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

President Donald Trump’s order this week to restrict foreign nationals in 19 countries from entering into the United States will impact six countries with a majority Catholic population and four other ...