Cardinal Pietro Parolin is considered the walking, talking embodiment of the Vatican establishment. He is seen as a ...

As Catholic cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, the question looms: will Italy reclaim the papacy after three non-Italian pontiffs, or will internal divisions among Italian candidates hinder their ...

The cardinals will elect a person next week, not a platform. So, while they are discussing issues facing the church and the ...

Sports betting can take a back seat this month because people are weighing the odds on who will become the next pope.

In the Vatican, final preparations for the conclave are underway. Meanwhile, some Vatican journalists report that the health ...

In the Vatican, final preparations are underway before the conclave. Meanwhile, reports from some Vatican journalists ...