Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs,”is a brilliant, pithy summation of communist philosophy made by Karl Marx in his 1875 Critique of the Gotha Programme. I will say ...

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The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

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The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave ...

Dozens, perhaps hundreds, have told me that this time of transition makes them feel unsure, unsettled and uncomfortable, ...

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The best time to be in St. Peter's Square to see the smoke is just after 7 p.m. the first day of the conclave, May 7; and on ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican announced ...