Why, and how, do high-profile figures in the Church of England make the swim across the Tiber?

The three women join a prestigious group of around 80 scientists in all who are members of the Academy, 20 others of whom are also Nobel laureates.

Pope Francis' "staycations" may set a precedent for future popes.

What exactly are we talking about when we talk about “the Latin Mass”?

Here's a look at what we know about the operation and what the pope's doctors will be watching out for.

“Scandal” is a word often heard used in recent months by U.S. bishops regarding the best ways to provide pastoral care and communicate authentic church teaching to pro-choice politicians who identify as Catholic.