Following the pope's death comes a period of mourning, followed by a funeral, a period of "congregations," and then the centuries-old, secretive process known as a conclave.

A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or campaign, but rather the ...

The European Union (EU) has strongly refuted claims that it is postponing fines against major technology corporations, ...

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just ...

In anticipation of the legislative process in the Parliament, the political parties have designated members to lead the ...

“Stan was an excellent president of the University of Illinois,” said former Illinois Gov ... Edgar tapped Ikenberry to lead a state commission investigating how the state pays for elementary ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is "ready to negotiate" with President Donald Trump over tariffs, noting that "we have offered zero-for-zero tariffs for ...

BRUSSELS — The EU has offered the United States a “zero-for-zero” tariff scheme, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, seeking to avoid a tit-for-tat trade war. “We have ...