Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...

Heavy is the white mitre worn by the pope. Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church will face a myriad of problems. Among the pressing ...

The pope, as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, is instantly recognizable by his flowing robes, ornate headwear, and ...