For bird watchers, cardinals are among the most striking and beloved birds in North America, thanks to their bright feathers and melodic songs. It’s always exciting to spot one of these ...

When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they will be sealed off from the world.

Vatican City, Dec 10, 2024 / 07:00 am. On Dec. 7, in the 10th consistory of his pontificate, Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals. In addition to giving each new cardinal a scarlet zucchetto and ...