The church has never elected an African pope in its modern history. If it did, it would likely indicate a continuing trend of ...

While an African pope would be a historically stunning development, just one of the drawbacks is that no African cardinal holds a major office in the Vatican.

All eyes are on the Vatican as the conclave deliberates. Speculation is rife that the next pontiff may come from Africa or ...

In a statement provided to OSV News, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington said that it was "providing limited and ...

One month after the Catholic Church announced an end to its partnership with the U.S. government, the Episcopal Church has ...

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signalling a new pope has been elected.Cardinals chose ...