‘Conclave’ Has Become a Primer Into the Election of a New Pope
“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.
Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
Catholic Church in the Philippines Accused of Impunity Over Priest Abuse
A watchdog group, Bishop Accountability, said it had found scores of clerics with ties to the country who have been publicly accused of sexual abuse. But very few have been…
Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate
Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.
Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.