Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period.

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate than many outside the Vatican knew.

Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns around the world, and they dedicate their lives to a variety of religious ...

Fitzgerald, who spent his career in real estate private equity, said American donors — especially the younger generation — ...

Name cards are out, too. All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope. It would be "unexpected" if the conclave ...

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine ... or the process could continue for days. Since 1831, no conclave has lasted more than four days. Up to four rounds of voting typically ...

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine ... electors to exit the Sistine Chapel prior to the start of the conclave. The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin ...