The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...

Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.

The Vatican conclave will continue on Thursday with more voting. A two-thirds majority of the 133 cardinals is required to select a new leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

Black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave.

The conclave that begins today to choose the next Pope is a holy, serious endeavor to faithful Catholics—and a source for ...

Over 40 years, artists have accompanied Charles on his travels to 95 countries with only one directive: Paint whatever ...

An historical marker honoring the Rev. Dr. William Jefferson White, who fought for civil and religious rights, will be ...

The love of mothers is well represented among the 150 works in the Church’s 13th International Art Competition.