There was a New York City “kingmaker” in the papal conclave. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan played a decisive role in paving the way for Pope Leo XIV to become the first American pontiff, Italian ...

MASSILLON, Ohio — Cardinal Ritter College Prep's high school football team was hit with pepper spray when a fight broke out on the field after an Ohio game, according to local police. The Massillon ...

Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Robert Sarah in private audience Monday, the first time the two men have formally met since Leo was elected Pope in May. The content of their discussion was not made ...

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan is among the top church officials up for consideration to replace the late Pope Francis. While any man baptized in the Catholic Church can technically become pope, the ...

Following Pope Francis' death on April 21, voting members of the College of Cardinals will gather to determine a replacement. The voting members, known as cardinal electors, are tasking with voting in ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has spent the bulk of his career outside the United States. Supporters say he represents a “dignified middle of the road.” By Motoko Rich ...

A US cardinal accused of mismanaging clerical sexual abuse has been listed as playing an official role in the ceremonies to close Pope Francis’ coffin and for his burial. Cardinal Roger Mahony, the ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's election as the next head of the Catholic Church could be seen as a surprise to many. The first US born pointiff will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Despite his American ...