African bishops’ conferences, largely among the church’s most conservative, pushed back against Francis' positions. After he ...

At All Saints Shrine, there are first-class relics of Teresa of ávila, Thomas More, John Fisher, Padre Pio and Pope Pius X, ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

Larry Hoy created the crucifix for Pope Francis' historic 2015 Mass in Philadelphia. He said the pope's loss hits "close to home." ...

Religious jewelry has been deeply significant throughout human history. Beyond mere adornment, these pieces symbolize faith, convey spiritual meaning, and strengthen the connection between individuals ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

Christian devotees from the Philippines were nailed to a cross on Friday in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion in ...