The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, ...

The Vatican is opening the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope ...

Jordi Faulí I Oller is currently the head architect of the basilica, the seventh to hold the position. Several architects who ...

Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify ...

As tourists grab the opportunity to bond with their family and go to different places, Catholics were reminded of the true ...

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Millions of Catholics are flocking to the Italian capital this year. But despite public works and investment, some residents ...

Gaudí, nicknamed "God's architect," was declared "venerable" by Pope Francis this week, putting him one step closer to ...

Today’s religious identities have more to do with political decisions made centuries ago than with personal faith.

To all, Francis offers a message of mercy. It is a message that has won him both praise and criticism.

Christians have celebrated Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. This photo gallery was curated by AP photo editor Patrick ...