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 ...

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

Discover the traditions of the chrism Mass and its importance for priests renewing vows within the Diocese of Brooklyn.

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

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 ...

Parishioners received letters from the Vatican indicating that their appeals have been acknowledged and that a thorough review will happen in Rome before decisions are finalized.

The Trinitarian order was founded at the end of the 12th century to free persecuted Christians. Today, it continues to ...

Two popes who played instrumental roles in building the world's largest church now gaze at one another with renewed clarity in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica.

They fought the Egyptians, sacked Babylon, and built elaborate cities. Then the Hittites vanished. Today, new discoveries are ...