As the Catholic Church charts its third millennium, the synod symbolizes its attempts to discern the path ahead. Francis sought balance between tradition and innovation, the local and the universal.

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Francis, the 266th pope, oversaw a rise in the global population of Catholics and diversification of the College of Cardinals ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals ...

The sunniest capital cities in Europe have been named. Taking the top spot is Nicosia in Cyprus, where there’s an impressive ...

Istanbul is one of the most iconic cities in the world. Packed with beautiful historic buildings and activities, ...

Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire ...

The criteria: All club goals in all competitions for clubs in Europe’s top 10 leagues. Minutes per goal is your tie-breaker when players are level on goals scored, which obviously a lot of them ...

Father Ray Chapman, parish priest of Sydney's St Brigid's Church, confirmed on Tuesday that Australia's oldest Catholic place of worship will remain open and services will continue. The reassurance ...