For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix and intrigue.

As the representative of Central Washington in Washington, D.C., I have the honor of knowing the brave men and women who have ...

Prince William has confirmed that he will represent King Charles at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, joining a host ...

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...

The late Catholic leader was humble and always supported the abused and the downtrodden - except in one very sad case Read ...

Poland’s upper and lower houses of parliament will meet for a special joint session in the western city of Gniezno on ...

which was passed after World War II as a protection against “elective monarchy.” Here’s what to know.

It is led by the pope. The framework of Vatican City's politics occurs within a theocratic absolute elective monarchy, meaning the pope, an elected official, exercises complete legislative ...