A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is ...

This marks the first major event reflecting on the life of the pope in South Africa since his passing on Monday.

Top contenders include Ghana's Cardinal Turkson and Congo's Cardinal Ambongo, although insiders say none is a clear ...

In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope ...

As Vatican prepares for a new election, past conclaves offer lessons in drama, delay, and reform ...

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...