Pope Francis asked that the cardinals embody “the three attitudes with which an Argentinean poet—Francisco Luis ...

It is joyful news indeed when Pope Francis announced on Oct. 6 the inclusion of Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David among 20 new cardinals from around the world, increasing this predominantly ...

The most recent conclaves have quickly produced a new pope. For instance ... a month after Benedict XVI announced his decision to retire. Out of 117 voting cardinals, two decided not to ...

Three U.S. cardinals who met with Pope Francis aren't saying what was on the agenda. A likely topic, writes NCR's Michael ...

Also, during the period after a Pope dies and before a new one is elected, it is one's position within the College of Cardinals that determines one's power to exercise certain roles if the Dean of ...

Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: "For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission." ...

When any of the faithful wish to mark their moving into a new home with a religious celebration, the parish priest (pastor) and his associates should gladly cooperate. The occasion provides a ...

By J. D. Biersdorfer Our critic on new books by Stephanie Wrobel, Lawrence Robbins and Hildur Knútsdóttir. By Sarah Lyall A graphic tribute to the British novelist who documented the blight ...

CRAWFORD — Post Playhouse has announced its 58th season of summer ... When doing auditions in New York, he always starts his callbacks with stories about Nebraska, and every cast member gets ...

After long pressuring Israel to end the Gaza war and start planning for the ‘day after,’ Washington now seems to be scrambling to use the moment to change the dynamics of the Mideast.

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.